Here are the answers based on the questions provided:
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What was the significance of the Battle of Milvian Bridge?
- It was a turning point in Constantine's religious beliefs.
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What city did Constantine found in 324 AD?
- Constantinople
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What was the Eastern Roman Empire's economy like during the reigns of Constans and Constantius II?
- Weak and struggling
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Which of the following statements about Constantine is true?
- He was the son of a Christian saint. (Note: Constantine's father, Constantius Chlorus, was a Roman emperor, and his mother, Helena, was a Christian.)
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What was the Arian controversy?
- A dispute over the nature of Christ within the Christian Church
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Which council affirmed the Nicene Creed and established orthodox Christian doctrine?
- The Council of Nicaea
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What was Basil II's major military accomplishment?
- Defeating the Bulgars
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What was one of the Byzantine Empire's most significant contributions?
- All of the above
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What was the most famous example of Byzantine architecture?
- The Hagia Sophia
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Under whose leadership did the Byzantines undertake a comprehensive review of Roman law, resulting in the Corpus Juris Civilis?
- Justinian I
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What was the main religion in Rome?
- Catholicism
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What was the main religion in Constantinople?
- Eastern Orthodoxy
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What was one of Constantinople's main cultural influences?
- Greek culture
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Which city was known for its grand monuments and buildings, including the Colosseum and St. Peter's Basilica?
- Rome
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Which city served as the capital of the Byzantine Empire?
- Constantinople
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What was the state of the Byzantine Empire before the arrival of the Ottoman Turks?
- It was in decline and had lost much of its territory to invading armies
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What was the role of "The Basilic" in the siege of Constantinople?
- It was a key factor in the Ottoman's success in breaching the city walls (The Basilic refers to the massive cannon used by the Ottomans.)
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What was one of the major challenges faced by the Ottoman Empire?
- Maintaining control over a diverse and multireligious population
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How did the Ottomans maintain a large and powerful army?
- Through a system of conscription
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What is conscription?
- Compulsory enlistment of people in military or other services
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