Byzantine Empire and the Crusades Quiz

The video explores the Byzantine Empire's history, focusing on the Great Schism, the rise of the Seljuk Turks, and the First Crusade. It highlights the challenges faced by the Byzantines, including military threats and internal conflicts. The narrative covers key events like the Peasant Crusade and the Siege of Antioch, illustrating the complex dynamics between the Byzantines and Crusaders. The First Crusade's impact on the Byzantine Empire is discussed, showing territorial changes and the establishment of Christian buffer states.

What event marked the beginning of the Byzantine Empire's troubles leading up to the First Crusade?

• The death of Basil II

• The Battle of Manzikert

• The rise of the Seljuk Turks

• The excommunication of the Pope

Who was the Byzantine Emperor that invited the Pope to discuss a military alliance in 1054?

• Romanus IV

• Constantine IX

• Basil II

• Alexios I Komnenos

What was the significant outcome of the Battle of Manzikert in 1071?

• The Crusaders captured Jerusalem

• The Pope excommunicated the Byzantine Emperor

• The Byzantine Empire was overrun by the Turks

• The Byzantine Empire expanded its territory

Why did Alexios I Komnenos write to the Pope in 1095?

• To request a religious alliance

• To declare war on the Seljuk Turks

• To excommunicate the Pope

• To seek military assistance

Who led the People's Crusade that marched towards the Byzantine Empire?

• Pope Urban II

• Peter the Hermit

• Alexios I Komnenos

• Constantine IX

What was Alexios I Komnenos' reaction to the arrival of the People's Crusade in Constantinople?

• He was thrilled and provided them with resources

• He welcomed them with open arms

• He excommunicated them

• He was disappointed and ferried them across to Asia Minor

How did Alexios I Komnenos ensure that the Crusaders would return any conquered territory to the Byzantines?

• He made them swear an oath

• He made them sign a treaty

• He bribed them with gold

• He threatened them with excommunication

What strategy did Alexios I Komnenos use to prevent the Crusaders from sacking the city of Nicaea?

• He excommunicated the Crusaders

• He bribed the Crusaders to leave

• He negotiated a surrender with the city's garrison

• He fortified the city with additional troops

What was the outcome of the Crusaders' siege of Antioch?

• The Crusaders were defeated by the Turks

• The Crusaders occupied Antioch

• The Byzantines took control of Antioch

• The city remained under Turkish control

How did the First Crusade impact the Byzantine Empire?

• The Empire lost all its territories

• The Empire gained some Christian buffer states

• The Empire was completely overrun by the Turks

• The Empire expanded into Western Europe