On this year the Byzantine Empire was forever crippled, losing most of Anatolia to the Seljuks after the Battle of Manzikert.
What is 1071 AD?
(1077 also acceptable for annexation of eastern Anatolia)
100
On this chariot track the Byzantines held races. Two notorious factions competed in this- the Greens and the Blues. At times, these factions held great political influence and even started riots!
What is the Hippodrome?
100
These series of Holy wars were a direct result of the Seljuk invasions into Anatolia.
What are the Crusades?
100
This person reconquered much of the old Western Roman Empire and saw the Byzantine Empire reach the apex of its power.
Who is Justinian?
100
The Byzantine Empire is this form of government.
What is an Absolute Monarchy?
200
On this year the Byzantine Emperor Alexios I Komnenos called for Western aid against the Muslim invaders, resulting in the crusades.
What is 1081 AD?
200
In this Byzantine city, now in modern-day Turkey, a council was held to clarify and create one official Christian doctrine.
What is the city of Nicaea?
200
This catastrophe struck during the reign of Justinian, infecting and killing many.
What is the Bubonic Plague?
200
This person was a general who led Justinian's armies in the conquest of Italy and North Africa.
Who is Belisarius?
200
In the 1100s the Byzantines had a southern border with which Crusader state?
What is the Principality of Antioch?
300
Double Jeopardy!
1. On this year the Byzantine Empire's capital of Constantinople was sacked and the Empire temporarily dissolved. While being recreated about 50 years later, it was dealt a permanent crippling blow.
2. This took place after what historical event? By whom?
What is 1204?
What is the Fourth Crusade. Who are the Venetians.
300
This cathedral was built under the reign of Justinian and is famed for its mosaics and architecture. It is still standing today.
What is the Hagia Sophia?
300
This event saw the rise of this group of people promoting a radical "icon smashing" form of Christianity, partly based on Islam's distate for icons.
Who are the Iconoclasts?
300
This person is best known for working with the Crusaders in attempt to regain territory in the Middle East.
Who is Manuel Komnenos?
300
This Byzantine city held out against the Ottomans long after Constantinople had fallen.
What is Trebizond?
400
On this year the Makedonian dynasty took power under Basil I.
What is 867 AD?
400
This is the geographical region situated in most of modern day Turkey.
What is Asia Minor?
400
This event saw a Byzantine fleet and a Crusader army attack in an unsuccessful joint effort to conquer Egypt.
What is the Fifth Crusade?
400
This person was Justinian's wife and had much influence in the Byzantine court.
Who is Theodora?
400
The state religion of Byzantium was this.
What is Eastern Orthodox Christianity.
500
On this year the Byzantine Empire was at the largest extent it would ever be. This was under Emperor Justinian.
What is 555 AD?
500
Name the five Holy-sites of the Orthodox Ecumenical Pentarchy.
What are Constantinople, Alexandria, Antioch, Rome, and Jerusalem.
500
This event saw the Byzantine empire temporarily revitalized and much territory, prestige, and income taken back during the 1100s.
What is the Komnenian Restoration?
500
This was the last Byzantine dynasty, the royal family that was in Constantinople in 1453.
Who were the Palaiologos?
500
This group of people conquered the Byzantines holdings in Southern Italy.