Byzantine Empire Quiz
1 / 15Discover the eastern half of the Roman Empire that thrived for over a thousand years — the magnificent Byzantine Empire.
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What was the capital city of the Byzantine Empire?
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Discover the eastern half of the Roman Empire that thrived for over a thousand years — the magnificent Byzantine Empire. Byzantine Empire Quiz packs 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty into a relaxed session of roughly 7 minutes — no sign-up, no timer pressure. An explanation appears after every answer, and finishing once a day keeps your streak alive.
A few sample questions
1. What was the capital city of the Byzantine Empire?
Answer: Constantinople
2. Which Roman emperor established Constantinople as the new eastern capital in 330 AD?
Answer: Constantine the Great
3. What famous cathedral, built by Justinian I, became a masterpiece of Byzantine architecture?
Answer: Hagia Sophia
4. What legal code, compiled under Emperor Justinian I, preserved Roman law for future generations?
Answer: The Justinian Code
5. What devastating secret weapon did the Byzantine navy use against enemy ships?
Answer: Greek fire
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