Question

The Byzantine Empire used the deadly weapon called fire to defeat their enemies.

Answer 1

The options of the question are, A) Napalm. B) Persian. C) Roman. D) Greek.

The correct answer is D) Greek Fire.

The Byzantine Empire used the deadly weapon called Greek Fire to defeat their enemies.

The Greek Fire weapon helped to protect the Byzantine Empire from its enemies during almost 700 years. The components of the Greek Fire were kept as a secret and throughout the years the secret has been lost. But historians refer to Greek Fire as an “incendiary weapon”, something like a bomb that produced a big explosion and spreaded the fire. With no doubt, the Byzantine Empire used the deadly weapon called Greek Fire to defeat their enemies.  

Answer 2

The question asks us to name the deadly weapon which was used by the Byzantine Empire. Greek fire was a deadly weapon used by the Byzantine Empire. it was created in the 7th century to protect the Constantinople during the Arab siege. The Byzantians used it in naval battles, because it could burn while floating on the water. The composition of Greek fire is unknown. It could include combinations of naphtha, calcium phosphate, sulfur or niter. Answer: Greek fire.