Chapter 13 Flashcards
1
Q
What was the Byzantine Empire?
A
The classical empire of Rome survived in its easternmost parts as the Byzantine empire.
2
Q
How long did the Byzantine empire survive?
A
One thousand years after Rome’s collapse, 4th century to 1453. (seq5cons-2)
3
Q
Why was Byzantium where it was? (think defense and trade)
A
Emperor Constantine chose Byzantium as it was 1) able to control the Bosporus strait, 2) a peninsula, 3) a natural harbor.
4
Q
What is Constantinople?
A
Byzantium, named Constantinople by Constantine, who made it the capital for economic and defensive reasons.
5
Q
What happened in 1453? (Think the song)
A
Ottoman Turks take over Constantinople and make it ISTANBUL.
