The Byzantines

Who was Constantine?

• A Roman military officer who became emperor in 323 CE

• A peasant who became emperor in 517 CE

• The leader of the Turks who overthrew the Byzantine Empire

• The head of the Roman Catholic church

Why was the name of Constantinople changed to Istanbul and when did this happen?

What two decisions did Constantine make that changed European history?

What modern day country was Constantinople located in?

• France

• Russia

• Turkey

• China

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Name two defenses that Constantinople had that made it difficult for invaders to reach the city.

How many attempts were made to take the city of Constantinople in it's 1,100 year history and how many were successful?

• 24 attempts, 2 successful

• 56 attempts, 3 successful

• 5 attempts, 1 was successful

• 150 attempts, 0 were successful

What religion dominated western and eastern Europe in 1050 CE?

• Islam

• Christianity

• Judaism

• Daoism

Who do Roman Catholics believe has supreme authority over the church?

• The emperor

• The Pope

• Justinian

• Priests

Who did Eastern Orthodox Christians believe had supreme authority over the church?

• The Pope

• Theodora

• The king

• The emperor