Threats to the Byzantine Empire (Edexcel A-Level History): Quizzes
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In what year did Alexius I Comnenus seize power in the Byzantine Empire?
In what year did Alexius I Comnenus seize power in the Byzantine Empire?
1081
How far was Nicaea from Constantinople when the Seljuks captured it in 1078?
How far was Nicaea from Constantinople when the Seljuks captured it in 1078?
100 kilometres
Which Seljuk ruler unified Asia Minor under single control in 1090?
Which Seljuk ruler unified Asia Minor under single control in 1090?
Suleyman
When did the Great Schism separate the Greek Orthodox and Latin Churches?
When did the Great Schism separate the Greek Orthodox and Latin Churches?
1054
What did Alexius I actually request from Pope Urban II at Piacenza?
What did Alexius I actually request from Pope Urban II at Piacenza?
Professional knights
How many knights did Robert I, Count of Flanders, send to Alexius in 1090?
How many knights did Robert I, Count of Flanders, send to Alexius in 1090?
500
When did Alexius send envoys to the Council of Piacenza to appeal for help?
When did Alexius send envoys to the Council of Piacenza to appeal for help?
Early 1095
Who refused to negotiate with Alexius after Abu'l-Kasim was murdered?
Who refused to negotiate with Alexius after Abu'l-Kasim was murdered?
Kilij Arslan
Which city did the Cumans reach during their 1095 invasion of the Byzantine Empire?
Which city did the Cumans reach during their 1095 invasion of the Byzantine Empire?
Adrianople
Which chronicler recorded Alexius's appeal at the Council of Piacenza?
Which chronicler recorded Alexius's appeal at the Council of Piacenza?
Bernold of Constance