The Fall of Constantinople: A New Era Begins

When did Constantinople face its final siege?

1453

What was Constantinople like when it faced its final siege?

Long-suffering

What was Constantinople known as?

Jewel of Byzantine empire

Who attacked Constantinople in its final siege against?

Sultan Mehmed II

Why did Sultan Mehmed II besiege Constantinople?

Determined to expand empire

What did Sultan Mehmed II do before besieging

Assembled massive army and powerful cannons

The cannons that Sultan Mehmed II assembled before besieging Constantinople included:

Basilica Cistern Cannon

Was the Basilica Cistern Cannon famous in 1453?

Yes

Who fought against Sultan Mehmed II in his siege of Constantinople?

Byzantine defenders

The Byzantine defenders fighting against Sultan Mehmed II in his siege of Constantinople were led by:

Constantine XI

Who was Constantine XI?

Emperor of Constantinople

How did the Byzantine defenders fight against Sultan Mehmed II in his siege of Constantinople?

Valiantly

What did the Byzantine defenders fighting against Sultan Mehmed II in his siege of Constantinople utilize?

Theodosian walls

What were the theodosian walls of the Byzantine defenders like?

Formidable

When did Ottoman forces breached Constantinople?

May 29th

The Ottoman forces breaching Constantinople on May 29th led to:

Chaos

What did Constantine XI do in a desperate last stand?

Inspired his soldiers

What was the result of Ottoman forces besieging Constantinople on May 29th?

Constantinople fell

The fall of Constantinople marked:

End of Byzantine empire and rise of Ottoman dominance

The fall of Constantinople ushered in a:

New era of cultural and political transformation in Europe and beyond