Asked by Simran Singh on Jun 02, 2024
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Which city was laid to waste during the Fourth Crusade?
A) Athens
B) Constantinople
C) Venice
D) Alexandria
Fourth Crusade
A military expedition from 1202 to 1204, originally intended to conquer Muslim territories in the Holy Land but diverted to Constantinople, leading to the sacking of the city.
Constantinople
An ancient city, now known as Istanbul, that has served as the capital of the Roman, Byzantine, Latin, and Ottoman empires.
- Comprehend the impact that historical personalities and occurrences have had on the art and architecture of Eastern Orthodox Christianity.
- Comprehend the cultural and religious interchanges between Byzantium and other medieval societies.
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Jenna TokashJun 09, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Constantinople was sacked during the Fourth Crusade in 1204, an event that significantly weakened the Byzantine Empire.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the impact that historical personalities and occurrences have had on the art and architecture of Eastern Orthodox Christianity.
- Comprehend the cultural and religious interchanges between Byzantium and other medieval societies.