Byzantine Civil War 1341-47 - 3 Minute History

The Byzantine Empire faced a series of internal conflicts and external threats in the 13th and 14th centuries. Andronicus II's exclusion of his grandson led to a civil war, with Andronicus III eventually taking power. The empire was further weakened by the rise of the Ottomans, who captured key cities. Internal strife continued with civil wars and shifting alliances, leading to the empire's decline. The Ottomans expanded their territory, culminating in the fall of Constantinople in 1453, marking the end of the Byzantine Empire.

What was a significant consequence of the Byzantine Empire's weakened state in the early 13th century?

• The rise of the Ottoman Empire

• The unification of Serbia and Bulgaria

• The decline of the Italian city-states

• The expansion of the Roman Empire

Who was appointed as a regent for John V after the death of Andronicus III?

• Andrew Nikes II

• Stefan Dushan

• John Cantacuzene

• Ivan Alexander

Which city did John VI manage to retain as his base during the civil war?

• Bursa

• Tematica

• Thessalonica

• Constantinople

What major event challenged the Byzantine Empire during the co-emperorship of John V and John VI?

• The Crusades

• The Hundred Years' War

• The Mongol Invasion

• The Black Death

In what year did the Byzantine Empire finally collapse?

• 1347

• 1453

• 1367

• 1328