Question

31 points! After the burning of Constantinople by the crusaders, the Byzantine empire was:

quickly rebuilt
relieved
fragmented
stronger than ever

Answer 1

After the burning of Constantinople by the Crusaders, the Byzantine Empire was fragmented. The Fourth Crusade was diverted from its original goal of recapturing Jerusalem to attack and pillage Constantinople. The city was captured, looted, and destroyed by the Crusaders in 1204. This event marked a turning point in Byzantine history as it weakened the empire and led to its eventual decline.

Answer 2

stronger than ever correct answer