Byzantine Empire 25 question (and Fall of Western Roman)

Front

Why was the size of the Roman Empire a problem that contributed to the empire's fall?

Back

The size of the empire made it hard to defend.

Front

Why did Constantine move the capital to the Eastern Roman Empire?

Back

more wealth and trade with Asia

Front

Which part of the Roman Empire fell to barbarians like the Visigoths ?

Back

Western Rome

Front

Who moved the capital from Rome to Byzantium?

Back

Constantine 

Front

What was the biggest impact (legacy) the Romans had on the history of religion?

Back

they promoted Christianity 

Front

When the empire split, what was the new capital in the East?

Back

Constantinople

Front

One example of Justinian's lasting contribution (legacy) was:

Back

His updating of previous legal (law) traditions

Front

What was the Byzantine Empire often called?

Back

Eastern Roman Empire

Front

How does the person pictured contribute to the legacy of Rome, regarding the Byzantine Empire?

Back

reorganized & simplified existing laws of the Roman Empire

Front

What can you conclude about the city of Constantinople?

Back

Constantinople was located at the center of major trade routes.