Semester 2 Final Study Guide Flashcards
1
Q
Constantine moved the Capital from Rome to Constantinople towards the end of the Roman empire. What were the reasons he moved it?
A
- It was closer to hotspots of Christianity
- It was located at an ideal place of trade
- it was easily defended.
2
Q
What had Constantine hoped to do with Constantinople?
A
He’d hoped to build up Constantinople to the same grandeur that Rome had held through most of its history.
3
Q
Justinian was Emperor of the Byzantine Empire from 527 to 565. What did Justinian prove to be despite harsh reviews from Procopius?
A
He proved to be an ambious ruler.
