The Failure of Prince Alexius (Edexcel A-Level History): Quizzes
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How many marks could Alexius IV raise of the 200,000 marks promised to crusaders?
How many marks could Alexius IV raise of the 200,000 marks promised to crusaders?
100,000 marks
What did Alexius IV melt down in a desperate attempt to raise money for the crusaders?
What did Alexius IV melt down in a desperate attempt to raise money for the crusaders?
Constantinople's holy relics
What did the pallium symbolize in the context of Church authority?
What did the pallium symbolize in the context of Church authority?
Recognition of papal authority
On what date did Alexius IV request crusaders stay until March 1204?
On what date did Alexius IV request crusaders stay until March 1204?
29 September 1203
Who imprisoned both Isaac II and Alexius IV on 27 January 1204?
Who imprisoned both Isaac II and Alexius IV on 27 January 1204?
Alexius Dukas (Murtzuphlus)
How many acres of Constantinople were destroyed by fire on 19 August 1203?
How many acres of Constantinople were destroyed by fire on 19 August 1203?
440 acres
Under the March Pact, what fraction of the Byzantine Empire would the new emperor control?
Under the March Pact, what fraction of the Byzantine Empire would the new emperor control?
One-quarter
On what date did the attack on Constantinople begin?
On what date did the attack on Constantinople begin?
9 April 1204
What did the term 'furtum sacrum' mean during the sack of Constantinople?
What did the term 'furtum sacrum' mean during the sack of Constantinople?
Sacred theft of relics
What had divided Christianity since 1054 that Alexius IV promised to end?
What had divided Christianity since 1054 that Alexius IV promised to end?
The Great Schism