the byzantines did it - quiz

who was alexius III’s brother

Isaac II

who escaped captivity under Alexius III in 1201

prince alexius and isaac

who communicated alexius IVs proposals to the crusaders

philip of swabia

give 3 reasons why the crusaders were keen to accept his proposals

• 500 knights

• 200,000 marks

• reuinte east + west church

how many crusaders left the crusade after hearing alexius’ proposals

2000

how many had permission

1000

how many didnt

1000

why did they leave

they wanted to head straight to outremer, not delay

how many non-venetian crusaders were left by august 1203

3000

how did innocent respond to alexius’ proposal

refused it

what were the consequences of his response in terms of controlling the crusade

his control was reduced, the leaders of the crusaders had more control

how much money did alexius give to the crusaders

100,000 marks

how much money did he give to the venetians

50,000

what did the crusaders have to do with most of the money

buy supplies

why couldnt alexius IV come up with the rest of the money

he doesnt control the empire

how genuine was the orthodox patriarch submission to rome?

not very - refused to change rights in the church, didnt go to rome to get his pallium

what did alexius IV ask the crusaders to do on 29th sept 1203

stay in constantinople until march 1204