the decline of Bulgaria during tzar Petar

• What significant event occurred in 924 AD during Tsar Peter's reign?

  Tsar Peter signed a 30-year peace treaty with Byzantium.
• What were the main clauses of the peace treaty signed by Tsar Peter?

  Byzantium recognized the title of the Bulgarian Tsar and the autocephalous patriarchate.
• Who was Maria in relation to Tsar Peter?

  She was the granddaughter of Emperor Romanus Craperus.
• What name did Maria change to after her marriage?

  She changed her name to Irina (Irene).
• What was the reaction of some boyars to Tsar Peter's policies?

  Some boyars did not accept his policies and organized plots against him.
• What happened in 928 AD related to Tsar Peter's brother?

  A plot was discovered, and Ivan, Tsar Peter's younger brother, was sent to prison.
• Who led the uprising along the Srimon river in 930 AD?

  Mihail, the elder brother of Tsar Peter, led the uprising.
• What caused the end of the uprising led by Mihail?

  The uprising ended after the sudden death of Mihail.
• What was the Bogomil Heresy?

  It was a dualistic teaching that believed in two forces: good and evil.
• What did the Bogomils reject?

  They rejected the sacraments, including baptism, marriage, and eucharist.
• Where did the Bogomil Heresy spread outside Bulgaria?

  It spread in Central Europe, North Italy, and South France.
• How did the Bogomils view the clergy and the Tsar?

  They criticized both the clergy and the Tsar.
• Who was a famous hermit associated with the seclusion movement?

  Joan of Rila was a famous hermit.
• What lifestyle did Joan of Rila's followers adopt?

  They lived in prayer and asceticism.
• Who were some of Bulgaria's enemies during Tsar Peter's reign?

  The Magyars, the Pechenegs, the Russians, and the Byzantines were enemies.
• What significant event occurred in 931 AD regarding the Serbs?

  The Serbs became independent.
• What did Byzantine Emperor Nicephorus II Phocas do in 964 AD?

  He celebrated his victory over the Arales and did not pay tribute to Bulgaria.
• How many campaigns did Kievan Rus ruler Svetoslav conduct against Bulgaria?

  He conducted two campaigns against Bulgaria.
• What was the outcome of the war that began after Nicephorus II Phocas's actions?

  The Byzantines asked the Russians to attack Bulgaria.
• What happened in 968 AD during the Russian campaign?

  The Russians defeated a 30,000 strong Bulgarian army and conquered 80 fortresses in Northern Bulgaria.
• What did Svetoslav want to make Preslavets?

  He wanted to make Preslavets the center of his lands.
• What occurred in 969 AD during Svetoslav's second campaign?

  He conquered Preslav, and the Bulgarians and Russians fought against the Byzantines.
• What did Byzantine Emperor Joan Izimisches do after the second campaign?

  He expelled the Russians and conquered Preslav.