Myth
According to legend, Constantine didn't die, he was turned into what material
Marble
What was the outcome of the battle?
The definitive end of the Roman empire
What is he known for?
Being the Last Byzantine Emperor
When did he die?
1453
Constantinople was famous for being the only city in the world located on these two continents.
Europe and Asia
According to legends, who saved Constantine XI from death
Angels
What is the name of the battle Constantine XI is known for?
This is the name of the capital city Constantine XI died defending in 1453.
Constantinople
What was the family dynasty name?
Palaiogos
If you wanted to visit the city of Constantinople today, you would book a flight to this modern-day Turkish city.
Istanbul
They never found his body
Who were the enemy of Constantine's empire?
The Ottomans
Which Christian church considers him a saint or martyr?
Eastern Orthodox
Which Italian city failed to send a rescue fleet?
This massive cathedral with a giant dome was the heart of the city and is still one of the most famous buildings in the world today.
Hagia Sophia
What, according to legend, will Constantine XI do when he returns?
Reclaim his city
The Byzantine Empire
What color were the imperial boots he took off to fight as a commoner?
Purple
Which Genoese commander led defense alongside Constantine?
Giovanni Giustiniani
To protect the harbor from enemy ships, the Byzantines stretched a _____ made of iron across the water.
Chain
Legend says that when the Emperor returns, he will enter the city through the...
Golden Gate
Who led the attack on Constantinople against Constantine XI?
Mehmed II
What region in Greece did he rule before becoming Emperor?
The Morea
What was his mother's Serbian surname?
Dragaš
Because it sat right between the Black Sea and the Mediterranean, the city was the wealthiest in the world for centuries due to this economic activity.
Trade