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The Siege of Constantinople Word Scramble

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In this word scramble game, players are transported back to the historic event of The Siege of Constantinople in 717 AD. Test your knowledge of key vocabulary terms related to this epic battle as you unscramble words and uncover the secrets of this ancient conflict.

  • Challenge your mind with historical terms
  • Learn about the tactics and strategies used in the siege
  • Immerse yourself in the rich history of Constantinople

Game Details: A word scramble game where you unscramble key vocabulary terms. There is no time limit, but you have a limited number of moves. Use spells to get extra moves!

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Constantinople
The capital city of the Byzantine Empire, which came under siege by the Umayyad Caliphate in 717 AD.
Byzantine Empire
The eastern half of the Roman Empire, which was centered around Constantinople.
Umayyad Caliphate
The Islamic caliphate that launched a siege on Constantinople in 717 AD.
Siege
A military blockade of a city or fortress with the intent of conquering it.
717 AD
The year in which the siege of Constantinople took place.
Defenders
The Byzantine soldiers who fought to protect Constantinople from the invading Umayyad forces.
Naval blockade
A strategy used by the Umayyad forces to cut off supplies to Constantinople by sea.
Greek Fire
A weapon used by the Byzantines that could be sprayed on enemy ships during naval battles.
Pepin the Short
The Frankish king who sent a fleet to aid the Byzantines during the siege of Constantinople.

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