Collapse of the Byzantine Empire

What was the Byzantine Empire known for?

(a)  

• Being the eastern half of the Roman Empire
• Being the western half of the Roman Empire

• Being a small kingdom in Europe

• Being a colony of the Ottoman Empire

Which event marked the end of the Byzantine Empire?

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• The fall of Constantinople in 1453
• The Fourth Crusade in 1204

• The crossing of Ottomans into Europe in 1354

• The fall of Adrianople in 1369

What was one of the economic problems faced by the Byzantine Empire?

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• High taxes
• Abundance of resources

• Excessive wealth

• Stable currency

Who were the main threats to the Byzantine Empire from the east?

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• Muslim armies
• Viking invaders

• Mongol hordes

• Persian forces

What was a significant impact of the Fourth Crusade on the Byzantine Empire?

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• Plundering of Constantinople
• Strengthening of Byzantine defenses

• Alliance with the Crusaders

• Recovery of lost territories

How did the Byzantine Empire contribute to the preservation of knowledge?

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• By preserving ancient Greek and Roman knowledge
• By destroying ancient texts

• By isolating itself from other cultures

• By focusing solely on military conquests