The Alexiad of Anna Comnena Quiz | Eight Week Quiz A

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The Alexiad of Anna Comnena Quiz | Eight Week Quiz A

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Anna say Alexius invents for his brother Isaac?
(a) A position higher than Caesar.
(b) A new law that allows Isaac to marry who he wants.
(c) A new currency.
(d) A new kingdom.

2. Why does Anna think that Rome was weak when his father was fighting for the emperor?
(a) The split between eastern and western empire.
(b) Plague.
(c) The switch in religion.
(d) The previous losses because of war.

3. Why does Anna write the book?
(a) To belittle the previous emperor.
(b) To have a record of her life.
(c) To record her father's deeds.
(d) To fight the growing influence of the Pope.

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

5. Whose daughter is Irene?
(a) Andromicus' daughter.
(b) Melimessius' daughter.
(c) Michael Ducas' daughter.
(d) Robert's daughter.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is made Caesar after Alexius takes power?

2. What happened to Henry's ambassador according to Anna?

3. At the start of Book II, what rank does Alexius attain under Michael Ducas?

4. Who crowns Alexius emperor?

5. What rank does Anna says Alexius attained under Nicephorus?

(see the answer key)

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