Greek History and Politics

Byzantine Era and Ottoman Centuries

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  1. Who ' death in 641, the empire had been severely reduced economically and territorially—the loss of the wealthy eastern provinces had deprived the empire of as much as three-quarters of its revenue?
  2. What were the military-administrative districts established across the Byzantine Empire called?
  3. Between the mid-14th and mid-15th centuries, the Byzantine Despotate of the Morea was also known by the name of which fortified capital city?
  4. Which Byzantine emperor died defending Constantinople during the Ottoman siege on 29 May 1453?
  5. Greek Independence Day is celebrated annually on 25 March, coinciding with which feast?
  6. On the outbreak of the Greek War of Independence, Theodoros Kolokotronis organized a band of klephts in the Peloponnese and captured which strategic Ottoman stronghold?
  7. Who, born Georgios Karaiskos, was a Greek military commander and a leader of the Greek War of Independence?
  8. Which naval commander in the Greek War of Independence in 1821 was commonly known as Bouboulina?
  9. On 20 August 1827, the British naval commander-in-chief in the Mediterranean, Vice-Admiral of the Blue what, a veteran of 44 years at sea and a popular hero for his role in the Battle of Trafalgar, re…
  10. Which city formed part of the Ioannis Kapodistrias Network of municipalities associated with the late governor, alongside Aegina and Corfu?
  11. Otto's early reign was also notable for his moving the capital of Greece from Nafplio to which city?
  12. In the revolution of 3 September 1843, which colonel and commander of the Athens cavalry was chief among the military officers leading the uprising?
  13. In 1864, which territory did Britain cede peacefully before Thessaly was annexed from the Ottoman Empire?
  14. In 1893, Prime Minister Charilaos Trikoupis stood before parliament and made which famous historic statement?
  15. Greece expanded its occupied area and teamed up with the Serbian army on which Old Style date in 1912?

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