Viking relations with Constantinople and the Byzantine Empire (OCR GCSE History B (Schools History Project)): Quizzes
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Where was Constantinople located?
Where was Constantinople located?
On the shores of the Bosporus strait
When did the Rus launch a surprise attack on Constantinople?
When did the Rus launch a surprise attack on Constantinople?
June 860
Between which years was peace negotiated after the failed Rus attack?
Between which years was peace negotiated after the failed Rus attack?
864 and 867
Where did Oleg's forces successfully disembark in 907?
Where did Oleg's forces successfully disembark in 907?
The Golden Horn
What did Oleg demand as tribute from the Byzantines?
What did Oleg demand as tribute from the Byzantines?
Silk sails, linen sails, wine, gold, fruit
When was the trade treaty that ended Rus raids negotiated?
When was the trade treaty that ended Rus raids negotiated?
911
How much gold did aspirants pay to join the Varangian Guard?
How much gold did aspirants pay to join the Varangian Guard?
7 to 16 pounds of gold
Which Tagmata unit served as the city's police force?
Which Tagmata unit served as the city's police force?
Excubitors
What does 'Akolouthos' translate as?
What does 'Akolouthos' translate as?
The follower
Between which years did the Byzantine Empire exist?
Between which years did the Byzantine Empire exist?
330 to 1453 CE