Leo III the Isaurian

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Leo III the Isaurian born?Circa 685
2. When did Leo III the Isaurian die?June 18, 741
3. Where was Leo III the Isaurian born?Isauria, Asia Minor
4. Who was Leo III the Isaurian?Leo III was a Byzantine emperor who became ruler in 717. He came from a military background and helped bring order to the empire.
5. How did Leo III stop the Arab invasion of Constantinople?He used strong city walls, the powerful weapon Greek fire, and smart plans to defeat the huge Arab army that tried to take the capital.

Byzantine Empire: The Eastern Roman Empire, which persisted for over a thousand years after the fall of the Western Roman Empire, with its capital at Constantinople.
Isaurian Dynasty: A ruling house of the Byzantine Empire founded by Leo III, which reigned from 717 to 802, characterized by military strength and iconoclastic policies.
Iconoclasm: A historical movement within Christianity, particularly in the Byzantine Empire, that rejected the veneration of religious images, leading to their destruction.
Umayyad Caliphate: The second of the four major Islamic caliphates, established after the death of Muhammad, known for its vast territorial expansion and sophisticated administration.