Assessment Take an overall look at the image in the assessment. You will notice it contains quite a lot of action. Pay close attention to the things each character is doing and speculate about why they may be doing this.

A Medieval battle scene in which several men wearing blue, yellow, or orange tunics
Public Domain
Part A: Analyze the image and respond to the reflection question in at least one paragraph.

How does the event depicted in the painting reflect the fall of the Byzantine Empire?
Be sure to describe the event shown (HINT: who, what, when, where).
Include at least three details from the image in your answer (ex. How did soldiers enter Constantinople?).
Part B: Explain the impact of other causes, important events, and significant figures on the Byzantine empire in complete sentences.

How did Justinian's actions contribute to the fall of the Byzantine empire?
How did invading forces contribute to the fall of the Byzantine empire?
What impact did the Macedonian Empire have on the Byzantine empire?
How did the Crusades contribute to the fall of the Byzantine empire?
How did trade with the Venetians contribute to the fall of the Byzantine empire?