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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Who does Anna say continues to move forward and conquer more land?
2. Who intercepted the Sultan's army according to Anna?
3. Who does Alexius send to Ephesus according to Anna?
4. Who joins forces with Alexius according to Anna?
5. What does Alexius capture at the start of Book VIII?
Short Essay Questions
1. What did Alexius want the crusaders to do at the end of Book X?
2. In Book XI, what are the Frankish troops doing?
3. What does Alexius hope to do Bohemund's allies, friends, and servants?
4. At the end of Book XII, who does Bohemund meet with and what does he hope to incite?
5. What happens between Ducas and Tzachas at the beginning of Book IX?
6. Why are the Turks terrified?
7. What does Alexius hear about Tzachas?
8. What happens to Bohemund's ships and what happens as a result?
9. Who sucks Alexius into battle?
10. What happened between Tzachas and the Sultan in Book IX?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In an essay, define and discuss the different methods used to fight in "The Alexiad", such as digging a canal, bulwarks, vessels, and other methods. Based on the outcome of the battles described, compare the methods and determine the effectiveness of each.
Essay Topic 2
The Norman War began in 1081. Discuss the goals and reasons for the war, as well as strategies used to fight the war as described in "The Alexiad". Use primary and secondary sources to support your discussion.
Essay Topic 3
"The Alexiad", written by Anna Comnena, was focused on the life of Alexius, her father. The book details his actions and decisions from his time as a war general to that of an emperor. In an essay, discuss Alexius' death and what kind of an impact it had on the Byzantine Empire. Use secondary sources to support your discussion.
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