Crisis of the Seventh Century and Basil II Flashcards
Which Roman emperor was assassinated in 602, and who succeeded him?
Maurice, Phocas
Who assassinated Maurice, and in what year?
Phocas, 602
Why did King Chosroes II invade following Maurice’ death?
He was allied to Maurice, not Constantinople
Who was King of the Sassanids in 602?
Chosroes II
Who deposed Phocas, and in what year?
Heraclius, 610
What year did the Sassanids take Syria and Jerusalem?
614
Which territories did the Sassanids take in 614?
Syria and Jerusalem
In what year did Heraclius reach Ctesiphon?
628
Where did Heraclius reach in 628?
Ctesiphon, capital of the Sassanid empire
Why did the Arab Caliphate expand so rapidly?
The Persians and Byzantines were both weak after their long war
Which three territories had the Caliphate taken within 10 years of inception?
- Persia
- Levant
- Egypt
Which 3 European territories did the Byzantines lose during the 600s, and to whom?
- Spain, Visigoths
- N Italy, Lombards
- Balkans, Avars & Bulgars
When did Basil II rule?
976-1025
Which 3 places did Basil II reconquer?
- Caucuses
- Greece
- Balkans
Describe the extent of Basil II’s empire on his death? W-E, N-S
Italy to Georgia, Danube to Palestine
