Byzantine Warfare and Greek Fire

In 677 AD, the Byzantine capital of Constantinople was under siege by Muslim-Arabic forces. Kalinikos, a brilliant inventor, introduced Greek fire, a flammable substance that could be projected using a siphon mechanism. This innovation allowed the Byzantines to set enemy ships ablaze, potentially turning the tide of the siege. An experiment simulating the use of Greek fire demonstrated its effectiveness in igniting a wooden warship from a distance.

What was the main challenge faced by the Byzantine capital during the siege in 677 AD?

• Lack of weapons

• Natural disasters

• Blockade cutting off supplies

• Internal rebellion

Who was the inventor that introduced Greek fire to the Byzantines?

• Archimedes

• Kalinikos

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Pythagoras

What was the primary function of the siphon used in Greek fire?

• To store the flammable liquid

• To ignite the fireball

• To project the flammable liquid

• To extinguish fires

How was the flammable liquid in Greek fire ignited?

• With a spark plug

• With a match

• Using a fireball

• By sunlight

According to ancient reports, how many Greek fire hoses were typically installed on Byzantine warships?

• Two

• One

• Three

• Four

What was the outcome of the experiment simulating an attack with Greek fire?

• The wooden wall remained intact

• The fire was easily extinguished

• The wooden wall was set ablaze

• The fire did not reach the wall