The rise and fall of the Byzantine Empire - Leonora Neville

When did the Byzantine Empire begin, and what was its capital city called?

• 5th Century CE, Rome

• 330 CE, Constantinople

• 410 CE, Byzantium

• 1203 CE, Istanbul

What advanced technology did Byzantine engineers use in the Imperial Palace to impress guests?

• Golden birds that sang from a tree

• Hydraulic engines to raise the imperial throne

• Hidden organs that made golden lions roar

• Vast mosaics and ornate marble carvings

What was the primary purpose of the beacon system invented by Leo the Mathematician?

• To guide ships safely along the coast

• To communicate news across the empire quickly

• To warn the emperor of approaching enemy armies

• To signal the start of religious ceremonies

Which group finally conquered Constantinople in 1453, bringing an end to the Roman Empire?

• The French and Venetian Crusaders

• The Visigoths

• The Ottoman Empire

• The Byzantine rebels