Quiz on Constantinople

Who founded Constantinople in 330 CE?

• Emperor Justinian

• Emperor Constantine

• Emperor Theodosius

• Emperor Augustus

Why was Constantinople a major hub for trade?

• Its markets were exclusive to local traders.

• It was centrally located between Europe and Asia.

• It relied solely on land routes for trade.

• It imported goods only from the Roman Empire.

What types of goods were traded through Constantinople from the East?

• Gold and silver

• Spices, silks, paper, and perfumes

• Livestock and grains

• Weapons and armor

What was the name of the famous church in Constantinople?

• St. Peter's Basilica

• Hagia Sophia

• Notre Dame

• The Pantheon

What type of Christianity was practiced in Constantinople?

• Catholicism

• Eastern Orthodox Christianity

• Protestantism

• Coptic Christianity

Who were Empress Zoe's personal bodyguards?

• The Byzantine Guard

• The Roman Centurions

• The Varangian Guard

• The Crusaders

Why did merchants consider Constantinople the "richest city in the world"?

• Its markets were filled with exotic goods from around the world.

• It had the largest supply of gold.

• It was surrounded by impenetrable walls.

• It had a booming local farming economy.

How did Zoe handle internal threats during her reign?

• She exiled her enemies to far-off provinces.

• She relied on her personal bodyguards, the Varangian Guard.

• She formed alliances with rival powers.

• She allowed her nephew to rule in her place.

What happened after Zoe was overthrown by her nephew in 1042?

• She fled the empire and never returned.

• The people demanded her return to power.

• She allied with the Normans to retake the throne.

• She converted to Catholicism to gain support.

Who posed a threat to Byzantium's western borders during Zoe's reign?

• The Normans

• The Muslim Turks

• The Mongols

• The Franks