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Istanbul and Constantinople
Constantinople was the capital of the Byzantine (Roman) Empire and, in the Middle Ages, the largest and wealthiest city in Europe. In 1930, Constantinople was changed to its modern day name of Istanbul. Istanbul is the largest city in Turkey. It was known by a few names for several centuries. The main secondary name being, Constantinople. In 1923, the Turkish government decided it was best for the city to only go by one name, and Istanbul was chosen. Istanbul is home to the world famous cathedral, the Hagia Sophia.
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What are the differences of Rome and Constantinople?
Rome and Constantinople use be a united empire, until the Roman Empire was split into two, east and west. In 330 CE, the emperor Constantine, the first emperor to convert to Christianity, moved the capital east to Byzantium and changed its name to Constantinople. but i dont think there is really a difference, only that the east is affeciant when it came to trading and making goods such as artifacts.
What emperor moved the capital of rome to created constantinople?
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Why was Constantinople's geographical location an advantage?
It was located on a peninsula so it was a difficult place to attack. It also was located between major land and sea trade routes so the city prospered.
What was one of the great artistic achievements of Justinian's rule was?
It is the overall reconstruction campaign of Constantinople after the `Nika` revolt had destructed the whole city and especially the erection of the famous Basilica of Haghia Sophia in between 532 and 537.
Yes, when Constantinople fell, the scholars from Constantinople took their work ie: Maps, Paintings, Formulas, Diagrams, etc. They went to Italy and spread their Ideas. So, the fall of Constantinople affected the Italian Renaissance,
Yes, Constantinople was originally a Greek city called Byzantium. It was designated by the Roman emperor Constantine as his imperial capital. He redeveloped it and renamed it after himself. Constantinople means City of Constantine. Later it became the capital of what historians call the Byzantine Empire (it is used to indicate the eastern part of the Roman Empire after the fall of the western part of this empire). It was conquered by the Ottoman Turks in 1453. Nowadays it is Istanbul, the largest city in Turkey.
What ancient city was renamed Constantinople and today it is called Istanbul?
This is a matter of discussion among some historians. Some say that Constantine called it New Rome, but people called it Constantinople in his honour and the name stuck. Others argue that he called it Constantinople and New Rome was one of the honorific tiles given to the city, such as the Eastern Rome, the Second Rome, Alma Mater, etc.
What was the old name for Constantinople?
Constantinople was originally called Byzantium, which is where the name for the Eastern Roman Empire after the Western half fell came from (The Byzantine Empire). It became Constantinople when Constantine converted it to Christianity and improved it. Located on the Bosporus Strait, it was very well placed strategically, with water on three sides and right on many major trade routes.
Why did Constantine move the capital of the Empire from Rome to New Rome Constantinople?
This new capital was partly due to his decision to adopt Christianity, and partly due to the geography of the Empire. With the new capital, Constantine was able to move his army to many places around the empire in a shorter time with a shorter distance. This would provide him with military advantages, and ensure that supplies were always on hand.. Constantinople provided the city with easy access to the Balkan provinces, and the eastern frontier.
Because the city was on a vital trade route, Constantine was similarly able to control the traffic flowing through the Istanbul Strait. This allowed the new capital to flourish economically, and outreach Rome financially.
Old Rome also suffered from internal conflicts, and external conflicts from barbarian attackers.
So, Constantine basically moved the capital because it had more upsides than downsides. He and the empire would benefit more from moving it than not moving it.
How did Constantinople's location affect its growth?
Constantinople was on the Bosporus, a strait which divides Europe and Asia and connects the Mediterranean Sea and the Black Sea. She therefore controlled the land route between these two continents and the naval routes between these two seas. However, the fact that she was the capital of an empire contributed to her growth even more than her location.
What is the geographical importance of Constantinople?
Constantinople is located between the Black Sea and the Mediterranean Sea which means there was a lot of trade during the ancient times and probably still do today and there was also a canal near by so they could build a boat and flea if they had to.
What were improvements made to constintonople as a result of public works?
Some of the improvements made to Constantinople as a result of Justinian's public works projects were new bridges, public baths, parks, roads, and hospitals. The emperor also built many grand churches.
What is the one thing ancient roman cities have in common with modern day cities?
They both protected their country and also had wars
What was the outcome of the Ottoman conquest of Constantinople?
Europeans began to search for a water-based trade route to Asia. APEX;)
Chinese silk trade
Constantinople was the former capital of the?
Constantinople was the capital of the Roman Empire under Emperor Constantine the Great around 330 AD.
Constantinople's colosseum where sporting events and chariot races were held?
Constantinople never had the Colosseum. The Colosseum is in Rome and there is only one Colosseum. The arena where sporting events and chariot races were held was called the hippodrome in Constantinople and all the other eastern cities. In Rome and in all other western cities it was called a circus. The Circus Maximus in Rome was the largest and the most famous.
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How did the conquest of constantinople help the ottoman truks?
The conquest of Constantinople itself had minimal influence in the expansion of the Ottoman Empire, which already completely surrounded the city. However, it meant that the soldiers used to subdue the Byzantines could be re-purposed for other areas of the empire.
The real benefits to the Ottomans that came from the conquest of Constantinople were the riches it provided and the fact that its fall struck a strong chord with Europeans who became much more afraid of the Ottomans. It also served as a more useful imperial capital than Bursa since it was closer to the fighting in Southeastern Europe and much larger.
Why was Constantinople the capital of the eastern roman empire?
Constantinople was located at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, and the many sea and overland trade routes linking east and west. Under the Byzantines, this location helped make the city, and some of its citizens, fabulouslt wealthy.
Whats is the daily life for citizens in constantinople in medieval Europe?
The Byzantines were a very cultured, advanced, and wealthy civilization throughout most of the Empire's history. Though life was rough and short compared to now, most Byzantine's had it pretty good when you look at how the rest of Europe was doing at the time. Literacy rates were much higher, public baths were still in some use, the government was generally stable, silk was much more widely available, and money poured into the Empire from every corner of the globe. Christianity was an everyday part of society, and the Byzantines took their faith extremely seriously, but maintained a markedly more accepting stance than most others- allowing the Jews to settle in Galata and erect synagogues while also allowing Muslims to build mosques in the capital, Constantinople.
Was Constantinople, formerly Byzantium, now Istanbul.
