Pressures on the Byzantine Empire (OCR GCSE History B (Schools History Project)): Quizzes
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In 324, which Roman Emperor moved the capital to Byzantium, renaming it Constantinople?
In 324, which Roman Emperor moved the capital to Byzantium, renaming it Constantinople?
Constantine I
During which period did the Byzantine Empire successfully retake Rome temporarily?
During which period did the Byzantine Empire successfully retake Rome temporarily?
530–555 AD
Which invading peoples took much of the Balkans in the 560s?
Which invading peoples took much of the Balkans in the 560s?
Avar and Slavic people
Which territories did the Byzantine Empire lose to the Arabs between 635-645 AD?
Which territories did the Byzantine Empire lose to the Arabs between 635-645 AD?
Palestine, Syria and Egypt
What significant victory did the Byzantine Empire achieve in 718 AD?
What significant victory did the Byzantine Empire achieve in 718 AD?
Defeated Arabs outside Constantinople
When did the Byzantine Empire start to decline after Emperor Basil II died?
When did the Byzantine Empire start to decline after Emperor Basil II died?
1025–1071
What problems followed Emperor Basil II's death that weakened the Byzantine Empire?
What problems followed Emperor Basil II's death that weakened the Byzantine Empire?
Unskilled emperors wasted money & cut army
When did the Seljuk Turks invade and take over all of Turkey?
When did the Seljuk Turks invade and take over all of Turkey?
1071–1091
What did the Seljuk Turks establish after conquering Anatolia?
What did the Seljuk Turks establish after conquering Anatolia?
Sultanate of Rum
Who did the Byzantine Emperor request aid from in battling the Seljuk Turks?
Who did the Byzantine Emperor request aid from in battling the Seljuk Turks?
Pope Urban II