0
Want this question answered?
Be notified when an answer is posted
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Is constantiople an empire or a city?
Constantinople was the capital city of the Eastern Roman Empire, named so after Constantine the Great. It was not an empire.
What were two geographical advantages of Constantinople?
First of all, Constantinople was in a natural cross road for land and sea trade routes. Second, Constantinople was on a peninsula, so it was very easy to defend. Finally, Constantinople had a secret weapon in Greek fire, which could burn on water. Since Constantinople was surrounded by water on three sides Greek fire was invaluable in sea battles.
Why did constantinople become a trading hub?
There were no inns to stay in and safe storhouses for goods.OR probablyit had beautiful mosqques and churches.
Why was constantinople so successful?
what factors helped constantinople to become a thriving city?
How was Albert Einstein so influential?
albert einstein was so influential in science by a spiteball
What did constantinople look like?
In Constantinople it was very much of a city type environment. It was the center of many trade routes and that is why it was the capital of the Byzantine Empire. Not only was it the center of trade routes but Constantinople traded too. Then had ivory, silks, and furs. It was a very elegant city filled with riches! A French soldier said " One could not believe there was so rich a city in the whole world!" At one point Constantinople had around one million people living there! Also because it was a peninsula it was able to build an easy defense system. Constantinople had a large chain that was placed in the water to block intruders. They also built a huge wall, it covered all of the land around Constantinople so no one could get in without people knowing.
What is the only city to lie in 2 continents?
Istanbul (formerly Constantinople or Byzantium) is the largest city in Turkey and lies on both sides of the Bosporus straits (so its halves are in Europe and Asia).
What has been the most influential reason to have started smoking?
The most influential reason to have started smoking is: Smoking is very popular and lots of cool people smoke! You should start smoking too, so you will become popular!
Who performed the song Istanbul?
yes. Istanbul is city in Modern Turkey and Constantinople is its old name which was used in Byzantine times. the song that you mention is "Istanbul not Constantinople" by "They might be giants". it was so popular in 50s.
How did Sundiata become so INFLUENTIAL?
he took away the power from local chiefs and leaders
Can Sanford Maine become a city?
I dont think so. The taxes now are unreal, and if it were to become a city, taxes would go up.
Why was presidet lincoln so influential?
President Lincoln was so influential because he helped to get the 13th amendment going to abolish slavery.
