Question

10 important facts abt the crash course Byzantine empire

Answer 1

It wasn't called the Byzantine Empire until after it fell. ...

Constantinople was purpose-built to serve as an imperial capital. ...

Its most influential emperor came from humble origins. ...

A riot by chariot racing hooligans nearly brought the Empire to its knees.

Byzantine rulers were known to blind and mutilate their rivals.

Its military used an early version of napalm.

The Empire gave rise to the Eastern Orthodox Church.

Its capital was sacked during the Crusades.

The invention of the cannon helped bring about the Empire’s fall

The Byzantines preserved many of the writings of Ancient Greece.

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Answer 2

1. It wasn’t called the Byzantine Empire until after it fell

2. Constantinople was purpose-built to serve as an imperial capital.

3. Its most influential emperor came from humble origins.

4. A riot by chariot racing hooligans nearly brought the Empire to its knees.

5. Byzantine rulers were known to blind and mutilate their rivals.

6. Its military used an early version of napalm.

7. The Empire gave rise to the Eastern Orthodox Church.

8. Its capital was sacked during the Crusades.

9. The invention of the cannon helped bring about the Empire’s fall.

10. The Byzantines preserved many of the writings of Ancient Greece.

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