Topic: The High Middle Ages of Europe/The Republic of
Venice.
Q1. Answer the following questions. ( /04)
1. What is Constantinople called today?
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2. What event damaged agriculture and trade during Justinian I’s reign?
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3. Who brought peace to Byzantium in the 9th century?
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4. which territory did Basil II annex?
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Q2. Write the number for each of these events under the correct year.
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1. the Battle of Kleidion 2. Basil II becomes emperor of
Byzantine
3. the Plague of Justinian begins 4. Justinian I becomes emperor
of Byzantine
5. Basil I becomes emperor of 6. the Byzantine Empire annexes
Byzantine. Armenia
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Q3. What was a Venetian navy ship called? Describe it. ( /5)
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Q4. Venice agreed to help during the Byzantine Empire during a series of
wars between 1096 CE and 1271 CE. What did they ask for in return? ( /2.5)
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Q5. Who did Emperor Alexios ask for the Venetians’ help against? ( /2.5)
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