Viking relations with Constantinople and the Byzantine Empire (OCR GCSE History A (Explaining the Modern World)): Flashcards
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Where was Constantinople located?
Where was Constantinople located?
On the shores of the Bosporus strait.
What was Constantinople known for?
What was Constantinople known for?
It was the richest and most fortified city in the world.
What major attack occurred in June 860?
What major attack occurred in June 860?
The Rus launched a surprise attack on Constantinople.
Which ruler initiated an attack in 907?
Which ruler initiated an attack in 907?
Oleg, the Rus ruler of Novgorod.
What did Oleg demand after his attack?
What did Oleg demand after his attack?
Silk sails, wine, gold, and tribute from the Byzantines.
What ended Rus raids against the Byzantines?
What ended Rus raids against the Byzantines?
A trade treaty negotiated in 911.
What elite group was formed under the Byzantine Emperor?
What elite group was formed under the Byzantine Emperor?
The Varangian Guard.
What role did Varangians play in the Byzantine army?
What role did Varangians play in the Byzantine army?
They served as personal bodyguards to the emperor.
What role did the Tagmata play in the Byzantine military?
What role did the Tagmata play in the Byzantine military?
They were elite military units within the Byzantine army.
What river was crucial to Viking trade?
What river was crucial to Viking trade?
The Volga River, leading to Russia.