6.1.2 The Geography of the Byzantine Empire and Its Rulers

Open Ended

What geographic features made the ancient civilizations we've learned about successful?

Open Ended

How might the geographic location of the Byzantine Empire lead to attacks from foreign empires?

Multiple Choice

What geographic feature made Constantinople a crossroads for trade?

• Beringia

• The Strait of Gibraltar

• The Bosporus Strait

Multiple Choice

What caused the Persian Empire and other enemies to attack and invade Byzantium?

• the empire's population and leadership

• the empire's rich natural resources and immense wealth

• the empire's military and food supply

Open Ended

Why were Justinian and Theodora successful rulers of the Byzantine Empire?

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