Constantinople

What was Constantinople originally built to be?

• A military fortress

• A religious centre

• The centre of the world

• A port city for trade only

Why was the capital of the Roman Empire moved to the East in the 4th century?

• The climate was better

• The West was falling apart

• The East was better connected to Africa

• Rome was attacked by Attila

Which feature was NOT part of Constantinople’s defence system?

• A deep moat

• Poisonous gas traps

• Greek fire

• Double-layered walls

What was Greek fire?

• A type of boiling oil

• A fire that burned only during the day

• A mix that ignited on contact and couldn't be put out with water

• Burning cotton bales

Constantinople was 20 times smaller than London and Paris at the time.

• True

• False

The outer wall was the only defence system protecting Constantinople.

• True

• False

Attila the Hun decided not to attack Constantinople after seeing the walls.

• True

• False

The city finally fell due to a giant cannon used by the Turks in 1453.

• True

• False

The defenders used siphons and ________ _______ to launch Greek fire at enemies?

Who was the last Roman Emperor who died defending Constantinople?

• Constantine the 9th

• Constantine the 10th

• Constantine the 11th

• Constantine the 12th