Constantine IV

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Constantine IV born?Circa 650
2. When did Constantine IV die?September 10, 685
3. What is Constantine IV known for?Successful defense of Constantinople against the Umayyad Caliphate (c. 674–678)
4. What is the reign?668–685
5. Who was Constantine IV?He was a Byzantine emperor who ruled from about 668 to 685 AD and helped protect his empire.
6. What big battle did Constantine IV win?He defended the city of Constantinople against a huge Arab siege between 674 and 678, using the city’s walls and Greek fire.

Umayyad Caliphate: A vast Islamic empire that succeeded the Rashidun Caliphate, known for its rapid expansion.
Monothelitism: A Christological doctrine asserting that Jesus Christ possessed only one divine will.
Sixth Ecumenical Council: A major church council held in Constantinople that addressed theological controversies, particularly Monothelitism.
Greek Fire: An incendiary weapon used by the Byzantine Empire, capable of burning on water.