View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book V.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Robert want that forced Alexius to fight him?
(a) The west shores of Gaul.
(b) To be made Pope.
(c) The emperor's throne.
(d) To marry Anna.

2. What does Pope Gregory VII accuse the one he had a dispute with of?
(a) Of not giving enough money to the church.
(b) Heresy.
(c) Usurpation.
(d) Of being weak.

3. What rank does Anna says Alexius attained under Nicephorus?
(a) General of the North.
(b) General of the East.
(c) General of the West.
(d) Great General.

4. Who opposes the means Alexius found to raise money?
(a) Alexius' mother.
(b) Metaxas and Leo.
(c) The pope.
(d) Isaac.

5. What is the name of Queen Maria's son?
(a) Caesar Classius.
(b) Constantine.
(c) Romulus.
(d) Robert.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Anna say Botaniates wished to concede the throne to?

2. What family helped Alexius secure the right of the throne over his brother Isaac?

3. What does Anna say Alexius invents for his brother Isaac?

4. Who does Alexius leave in power while he was battling Robert?

5. Who does Alexius call to help him against Robert?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 210 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample