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1 trivia quiz  Justinian and Theodora icon
Justianian and Theodora were undoubtedly the most influential couple of their time. How much do you know about them?
 Tough 10Q
186 plays
 Sep 26 08
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2 trivia quiz  Constantine XI and the Fall of the Constantinople icon
Constantine XI was the last Emperor of the Byzantine Empire, the successor state to the Roman Empire. Constantinople was the capital of the Eastern Empire and the seat of the Eastern Church for over 1,000 years before the events of this quiz.
 Difficult 10Q
1140 plays
 Jun 12 06
cjd411
3 trivia quiz  Mighty Monarchs I (Roman - Byzantine) icon
Mighty Monarchs I covers the Roman and Byzantine emperors and empresses, members of their imperial families, and some related odds and ends. Good Luck!
 Difficult 25Q
1182 plays
 Feb 26 02
hund

Some sample questions from this category:

* Before ascending to the Imperial throne, Constantine XI Palaeologos went by his mother?s last name. How was he referred to before he was crowned on January 6, 1449?
* Which of the Empire?s enemies took back the territories gained by Constantine XI after a brief period of time?
* A slight disadvantage in numbers is one thing, but Constantine XI?s problems were more than slight. How badly were the Byzantine forces outnumbered at the last battle of Constantinople?
* What did Constantine XI Palaeologos do upon seeing the Ottoman troops swarm into his city by the thousand?
* What name did Ottoman Emperor Mehmet II give himself after the conquest of Constantinople?

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