Geography of the Byzantine Empire

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What is one reason for the extraordinary achievements of the Byzantine Empire? Options: Its military conquests, Its location at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, Its isolation from trade, Its lack of architectural development

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Its location at the crossroads of Europe and Asia

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What was the original Greek town on which Constantinople was built?

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Byzantium

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In which year did Emperor Constantine transform Byzantium into a "New Rome"?

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330 A.D.

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What was the new name given to Byzantium by Emperor Constantine?

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Constantinople

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What is the modern name of the city that was historically known as Byzantium?

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Istanbul

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How did the Byzantine Empire manage to survive attacks that the Western Roman Empire did not?

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Through a series of strong emperors who fought off enemies

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What did the Byzantine Empire continue from the Roman civilization?

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The traditions of Roman civilization

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How long did the Eastern Roman Empire continue to exist after the collapse of the Western Roman Empire? Options: 500 years, 1000 years, 1500 years, 2000 years

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1000 years

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What name did the people of the Eastern Roman Empire proudly call themselves?

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Romans

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Which city was considered one of the ancient world's most important geographic locations and was at the heart of the Eastern Roman Empire?

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Constantinople