Political motives (OCR A-Level History A): Quizzes
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In which year did Constantine I move the Roman capital to Byzantium?
In which year did Constantine I move the Roman capital to Byzantium?
324
Who were the Seljuk Turks originally?
Who were the Seljuk Turks originally?
Nomadic horsemen from Central Asia
In which year did the Battle of Manzikert occur?
In which year did the Battle of Manzikert occur?
1071
During which period did the Byzantine Empire decline?
During which period did the Byzantine Empire decline?
1025-1071
When was Urban II elected as pope?
When was Urban II elected as pope?
1088
In which year did Urban II make his speech at the Council of Clermont?
In which year did Urban II make his speech at the Council of Clermont?
1095
How many people responded to the First Crusade call?
How many people responded to the First Crusade call?
60,000 to 100,000
When did the Investiture Contest formally begin?
When did the Investiture Contest formally begin?
1078
In which year did Edessa fall?
In which year did Edessa fall?
1144
Between which years did the Third Crusade take place?
Between which years did the Third Crusade take place?
1189-1192
On what date was Acre recaptured from the Muslims?
On what date was Acre recaptured from the Muslims?
12 June 1191
How many silver marks did the crusaders originally owe Dandolo?
How many silver marks did the crusaders originally owe Dandolo?
85,000
How many soldiers arrived in Venice for the Fourth Crusade versus expected?
How many soldiers arrived in Venice for the Fourth Crusade versus expected?
12,000 arrived; 33,500 expected