Geography of Constantinople
Why was Constantinople's location strategic?
It was at the crossroads of Europe and Asia.
What was the Eastern Roman Empire later called?
The Byzantine Empire
Who was Justinian?
The Emperor of the Byzantine Empire from 527 to 565 AD.
What body of water is south of Europe?
Mediterranean Sea
Identify one reason why Constantinople was advanced and diverse. Choose all that apply.
Its central location between Europe, Asia, and Africa
It was easy to defend
What bodies of water surrounded Constantinople?
The Black Sea and the Mediterranean Sea
What language was widely used in the Byzantine Empire?
Latin
What was the purpose of Justinian's Code?
To organize and clarify Roman laws.
What landform is east of the Red Sea?
Arabian Peninsula
This individual is known for introducing Christianity to Britain, including the construction of monasteries throughout the nation.
Pope Gregory
How did geography protect Constantinople from invasions?
Natural barriers like water and hills provided defense.
How did Christianity spread during the Byzantine Era?
Through missionaries and trade routes.
Name THE major architectural achievement of Justinian.
The Hagia Sophia.
Japan is a series of islands called an...
archipelago
The Byzantines believed that this person, as God’s earthly representative, controlled both the Church and the government.
Emperor
Describe one cultural influence of Constantinople on Europe.
It spread Orthodox Christianity and Greco-Roman culture.
What key event marked the beginning of the Byzantine Empire?
The division of the Roman Empire in 395 AD.
Name Justinian's wife who played a major role in his success.
Theodora
The Niger River empties into what body of water?
The Gulf of Guinea
Groups rebelled against Justinian for two reasons. Name BOTH.
Vague and unclear laws
High taxes
How did regional geography support trade in Constantinople?
Its location facilitated trade between Europe and Asia.
Describe one way the Byzantine Empire influenced Western Europe.
By preserving Greek and Roman knowledge.
What was the significance of the Hagia Sophia?
It was an architectural marvel and a center of Orthodox Christianity.
What country is directly west of the United Kingdom?
Ireland
Explain two reasons why Christianity experienced a spike in popularity after the fall of the Western Roman Empire.
People relied on religion in a time of chaos
Missionaries sought to spread Christianity to Britain