Belisarius and Justinian's Military Campaigns

The video explores Justinian's efforts to restore the Roman Empire, focusing on his desire to reclaim Rome. Despite his achievements, Justinian is haunted by the fact that Rome is not part of his empire. He plans a campaign to retake Italy, led by his trusted general Belisarius. The campaign faces challenges, including limited troops and political setbacks. Belisarius uses clever tactics to capture cities, but setbacks delay the campaign. Ultimately, the video highlights the strategic and political maneuvers involved in Justinian's quest to restore the Roman Empire.

What was Justinian's main concern despite his many achievements?

• The unfinished cathedral

• The city of Rome not being part of the Roman Empire

• The lack of a strong army

• The threat from the East

What event gave Justinian a reason to declare war on the Ostrogoths?

• The Ostrogoths invaded Constantinople

• The Ostrogothic queen was overthrown and killed

• Belisarius was captured

• The Vandals attacked Rome

How many men did Belisarius have to conquer Italy?

• 7,500

• 10,000

• 15,000

• 5,000

What strategy did Belisarius use to capture Panormos?

• He waited for reinforcements

• He used ships to attack from the harbor

• He bribed the defenders

• He laid a long siege

Why was Belisarius called back to Africa?

• To suppress a revolt

• To defend against an invasion

• To gather more troops

• To negotiate with the Vandals

What was the outcome of Justinian's initial negotiations with the Ostrogothic king?

• The king fled to Gaul

• The king offered to ally with Justinian

• The king imprisoned Justinian's envoys

• The king agreed to surrender Rome

What did Belisarius discover that helped him capture Neapolis?

• A secret tunnel

• A waterway that could be enlarged

• A weak point in the wall

• A traitor within the city

What was the consequence of the looting of Neapolis by Belisarius's troops?

• It caused a revolt in Constantinople

• It led to a peace treaty

• It strengthened the Roman army

• It made future campaigns more difficult

What was Justinian's reaction to the capture of Neapolis?

• He was disappointed

• He was indifferent

• He was amused by Belisarius's naivety

• He was angry at the looting

What is the next objective for Justinian and Belisarius after Neapolis?

• To capture Rome

• To return to Africa

• To invade Gaul

• To negotiate with the Ostrogoths