The Byzantine Empire and the Reconquest of the Western Roman Empire

What event marked the beginning of the Roman Empire's fragmentation in the third century A.D.?

• The assassination of Julius Caesar

• The rise of the Byzantine Empire

• The murder of Emperor Severus Alexander

• The fall of Constantinople

Who was the Byzantine emperor that initiated the restoration of the Roman Empire?

• Nero

• Justinian the Great

• Constantine the Great

• Augustus

Which commander led the Byzantine forces to capture Carthage?

• Narses

• Vitiges

• Belisarius

• Mundus

What was the outcome of the siege of Rome by the Ostrogoths?

• The Franks intervened and took control

• The Goths successfully captured Rome

• The siege ended after Byzantine reinforcements arrived

• The Byzantines were forced to retreat

What unexpected event disrupted both the Byzantine and Gothic plans during the Italian campaign?

• A plague outbreak

• A volcanic eruption

• A Frankish invasion

• A natural disaster

What was the Byzantine strategy proposed to the Ostrogoths to end the conflict?

• To form an alliance against the Franks

• To surrender all territories

• To focus on the Persian threat

• To partition Italy and share control

Why did Belisarius refuse to accept the Byzantine strategy proposed to the Ostrogoths?

• He wanted to become the ruler of the Western Empire

• He disagreed with Justinian's policies

• He wanted to negotiate with the Franks

• He was close to capturing the Ostrogoth capital

What was the main reason for the Byzantine failure to maintain control over the newly conquered territories?

• Strong Gothic resistance

• Natural disasters

• Internal sabotage and leadership issues

• Lack of military strength

What was the ultimate outcome of the Byzantine efforts to recapture the Western Roman Empire?

• A lasting peace with the Goths

• Complete control over the Western Empire

• An alliance with the Franks

• A phyrric victory with temporary control

Which group eventually took control of Italy after the Byzantine-Gothic conflict?

• The Franks

• The Lombards

• The Vandals

• The Persians