Constantinople and Justinian

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The city of Constantinople was conquered by the —

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Ottoman Empire

Front

What made Constantinople an easily fortified site?

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It was on a peninsula bordered by natural harbors.

Front

Which statement best describes the strategic location of Constantinople? Options: It was located on an island and therefore free from invasions. It bordered the Mediterranean Sea. It was close to the city of Rome. It was located at the crossroads of the Asian and European continents.

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It was located at the crossroads of the Asian and European continents.

Front

Constantinople was an important trading center because of its location on the —

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Black Sea

Front

The Byzantine Empire preserved the cultural heritage of which empires?

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Greece and Rome

Front

Which statement best describes the economy of the Byzantine Empire? Options: It was weak. It was based on farming. It was a barter economy. It was prosperous.

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It was prosperous.

Front

Which number represents the city that served as the center of trade for the Byzantine Empire?

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3

Front

Which of the following was NOT a reason for the capital of Rome to be moved to the Byzantine Empire?
Options:
It was isolated from German barbarian attacks.
It was located closer to important trade routes.
It was a holy city for Christians.
It was located on a peninsula making it easier to defend.

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It was a holy city for Christians.

Front

Justinian was the ruler of the —

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Byzantine Empire

Front

One of the greatest contributions of Justinian’s Code was it —

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provided the framework for western law today