Prince Alexius’s Plan for the Crusade (Edexcel A-Level History): Quizzes
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In 1195, who overthrew Isaac II and took power as the new Byzantine emperor?
In 1195, who overthrew Isaac II and took power as the new Byzantine emperor?
His brother, Alexius III
Why did Alexius III have Isaac II blinded after the 1195 coup?
Why did Alexius III have Isaac II blinded after the 1195 coup?
Byzantine law prevented blind rulers
In what year did Prince Alexius escape from imprisonment?
In what year did Prince Alexius escape from imprisonment?
1201
How many ships did Constantinople's naval fleet consist of in 1203?
How many ships did Constantinople's naval fleet consist of in 1203?
20 old ships
How much money did Prince Alexius promise the crusaders?
How much money did Prince Alexius promise the crusaders?
200,000 marks
What was Philip of Swabia's relationship to Prince Alexius?
What was Philip of Swabia's relationship to Prince Alexius?
His brother-in-law
How many troops did the crusade have by August 1203 after departures?
How many troops did the crusade have by August 1203 after departures?
3,000 troops
What was Pope Innocent III's position on Prince Alexius's plan?
What was Pope Innocent III's position on Prince Alexius's plan?
He opposed it by summer 1203
On what date did Alexius III flee Constantinople?
On what date did Alexius III flee Constantinople?
17 July 1203
How much money did Alexius IV actually pay the crusaders initially?
How much money did Alexius IV actually pay the crusaders initially?
100,000 marks (half amount)