Regaining Western Europe Notes Review

Who was appointed by Justinian to reorganize and lead the Byzantine army?

• Theodora

• Belisarius

• Heraclius

• Constantine

What did Justinian want to conquer?

• The Persian Empire

• The Roman Empire

• The Germanic Kingdoms in Western Europe and North Africa

• The Mongol Empire

What was the name of the world's first secret weapon developed by Belisarius?

• Roman fire

• Greek fire

• Byzantine blaze

• Spartan flame

What was a unique characteristic of Greek fire?

• It could be easily extinguished with water

• It ignited when it came in contact with water

• It was invisible

• It produced a sweet scent

Why did Justinian not trust Belisarius?

• He thought Belisarius was too old

• He believed Belisarius was not a skilled general

• He believed the general may try to seize the throne

• He thought Belisarius was conspiring with the enemy

How many soldiers did Belisarius take with him to North Africa?

• 5,000

• 18,000

• 30,000

• 15,000

What was the number of warships that Belisarius took with him?

• 92

• 500

• 30

• 15

How many transport vessels were included in Belisarius's expedition?

• 92

• 500

• 30

• 15

Whose defenses did Belisarius break down before entering the city of Carthage?

• Roman

• Persian

• Vandal

• Gothic

Who did Belisarius fight in Italy?

• The Vandals

• The Visigoths

• The Ostrogoths

• The Huns