Answer the following questions about the Komnenos dynasty, for 10 points each.
[10e] A coup in 1057 made Isaac I this empire’s first Komnenos ruler. This empire, whose administration mostly spoke Greek, had its capital at Constantinople.
ANSWER: Byzantine Empire [or Eastern Roman Empire; prompt on Roman Empire]
[10h] This text written by Anna Komnene (“com-nee-NEE”) is a major source for 11th-century Byzantine history. Anna was the daughter of an emperor whose name is referenced in this text’s title.
ANSWER: Alexiad [or Alexiada; prompt on Alexius I Comnenus or Alexios I Komnenos]
[10m] The Alexiad describes the conflict between the Byzantine Empire and this ethnic group, who were led by Robert Guiscard. Another ruler from this ethnic group compiled the Domesday Book as king of England.
ANSWER: Normans [or Normandy or Norman French; prompt on French]
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