the Bulgarian epopee of tzar Samuel (986 AD - 1014 AD)

• Who was the ruler during the Bulgarian epopee of tsar Samuil?

  Tsar Samuil
• What was the main struggle during the time of tsar Samuil?

  The struggle against Byzantium
• Who were the comitopolites leading the struggle in Bulgarian lands?

  • David
  • Moses
  • Aaron
  • Samuel
• What significant event occurred in 946 AD related to the Byzantine Empire?

  Joan Tzimisches died and Basil II became emperor
• Why was the internal situation of Basil II favorable for the Bulgarian liberation struggle?

  He had internal problems
• What happened to the Elder brothers of tsar Samuel in 946 AD?

  David and Moses died in battles
• What happened to Boris II and Roman during the struggles against Byzantium?

  Boris II died at the border, but Roman was recognized as tsar
• What was the outcome of the battle at Trajan's Gate on 14th August 986 AD?

  Basil II was totally crushed
• What did Basil II do in 986 AD regarding Sredets?

  He organized a campaign and besieged Sredets
• Why did tsar Samuel punish his brother Aaron?

  Because Aaron was trying to ally with the Byzantines
• What happened in 991 AD regarding tsar Roman?

  Basil II captured tsar Roman and imprisoned him
• When did Roman die?

  994 AD
• What significant action did tsar Samuel take in 998 AD?

  He placed control over Serbia and allowed Joan Vladimir to rule
• What fortresses did Basil II capture between 1001 and 1004 AD?

  Pliska, Preslav, and Pruster
• What happened in 1014 AD at the village of Klyuch?

  The Byzantine army routed the Bulgarian army by surprise
• How many Bulgarian soldiers were captured and blinded in 1014 AD?

  14,000
• What was the cause of tsar Samuel's death?

  He suffered a heart attack
• Who succeeded tsar Samuel after his death?

  Gavril Radomir
• How did Gavril Radomir die?

  He was killed while hunting
• What happened to Joan Vladislav in 1018 AD?

  He was killed at the fortress Drach
• Who was the next ruler after Gavril Radomir?

  Joan Vladislav