Constantinople

What was the original name of Constantinople?

• Carthage

• Rome

• Byzantium

• Athens

Which sea was crucial for the expansion of ancient Rome?

• Red Sea

• Black Sea

• Dead Sea

• Mediterranean Sea

What natural barrier stood to the north of Rome?

• Great Plains

• Ural Mountains

• Italian Alps

• Sahara Desert

What river was Rome situated on?

• Danube River

• Tiber River

• Amazon River

• Nile River

What was the Italian Peninsula surrounded by?

• Pacific Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Mediterranean Sea

What did the Italian Alps provide besides protection?

• Gold and Silver

• Timber and Minerals

• Spices and Silk

• Oil and Gas

What advantage did the central location of the Italian Peninsula offer to Rome?

• Isolation for safety

• Control of trade routes

• Access to the New World

• Protection from invasions

1. What historical significance is attributed to the division of the Roman Empire and the establishment of Constantinople?
   

• 1. It marked the end of the Roman civilization.
     

• 1. It led to the unification of Europe and Asia.
     

• 1. It signaled a critical point in ancient history.

• 1. It had minimal impact on future empires.

1. How did Emperor Constantine contribute to the development of Constantinople?
   

• 1. A. By abandoning the city of Rome
     

• 1. By strengthening the Western Roman Empire
     

• 1. By recognizing Byzantium's potential
     

• 1. By conquering neighboring territories