Byzantium Under Pressure

In this lesson, we will learn about the background to the Crusades and the early conflicts between Christian and Islamic Empires.

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Quiz:

Byzantium Under Pressure:

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Q1.What religion did the Byzantine Empire follow?

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Q2.What religion did the Seljuq Turks follow?

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Q3.Which of the following religions was NOT involved in the Crusades?

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Q4.What was the capital city of the Byzantine Empire?

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Q5.After winning the Battle of Manzikert, which area of land did the Seljuqs settle in, which is now known as Turkey?

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This quiz includes images that don't have any alt text - please contact your teacher who should be able to help you with an audio description.

Unit quizzes are being retired in August 2023

Why we're removing unit quizzes from the website >
Quiz:

Byzantium Under Pressure:

Don’t worry if you get a question wrong! Forgetting is an important step in learning. We will recap next lesson.

Q1.What religion did the Byzantine Empire follow?

1/5

Q2.What religion did the Seljuq Turks follow?

2/5

Q3.Which of the following religions was NOT involved in the Crusades?

3/5

Q4.What was the capital city of the Byzantine Empire?

4/5

Q5.After winning the Battle of Manzikert, which area of land did the Seljuqs settle in, which is now known as Turkey?

5/5

Lesson summary: Byzantium Under Pressure

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