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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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Why did the cities of Venice and Constantinople and Canton achieved prominence during the 1400s?
locations were favorable for trade
What was the importance of Constantinople?
When the Roman Empire was split into two, and the Western Roman Empire was then taken over by the Germanic invaders, for a thousand years Constantinople (ex-Byzantium) was the capital and centre of the Roman (Byzantine) Empire, maintaining the Graeco-Roman civilisation in a Europe degrading into the Dark Age.
It maintained this remnant of civilisation for long enough for the Renaissance in central and western Europe to begin the long hard road to modern civilisation, until the Byzantine Empire was snuffed out by the Turkish invaders.
Were the trade routes of constantinople were extremely valuable to byzantine empire?
Yes, very valuable.
Why was the mese in constantinople?
Simple: because a road through the whole of the city to get from from East to West made sense! The question is a bit like: "Why is Broadway in New York?", the answer simply being: to enable people to get from one point to the other!
Which group effectively ended the byzantine emperor by conquering constantinople?
The Ottoman Turks.
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What were relics and why did they attract thousands of people to Constantinople?
because they are dumb asses!
Constantine patterned the city of Constantinople after what?
Constantine modelled Constantinople on Rome, taking advantage of the fact that this city had seven hills like Rome. This had a Propaganda purpose. Constantine had Byzantium redeveloped, renamed it Constantinople (City of Constantine) and designated it as the imperial capital as a symbol of the "new dawn" which his rule would usher in for the Roman Empire. Constantinople was given titles such as "The New, Second Rome,' 'Eastern Rome,' 'Alma Roma,' and 'Roma Constantinopolitana.' This "new", "second Rome" represented the beginning of a rebirth of the greatness of the empire, after a period of civil wars which was ended by Constantine winning them.
What led to the growth and wealth of constantinople?
Constantinople was the city that bridged Europe and Asia. Therefore, There were tremendous amount of trades in the city. Most of the spices, goods were traded in Constantinople. Another possible reason is that Constantinople was the capital of the Great Roman empire where the king of the country lives. Because all the political events was held in Constantinople, all of the people were gathered in the city.
How did the geography of constantinople help byzantine empire?
It was a port city conveniently located between East and West.
What was the main source of income of the cities of Baghdad and constantinople?
The main source of income of the cities of Baghdad and Constantinople are agriculture, industry, and trade. Constantinople is located in the country Turkey and Baghdad is the capital of Iraq.
Which of these was most responsible for the fall of the Byzantine Empire?
attacks from European Crusaders, Arabs, and Turks
Are the various Orthodox Church's led by the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople?
The various 12 branches of The Orthodox Church have their own Patriarch that "governs" the jurisdiction of the Patriarch, yet The Ecumenical Patriarch is the head Patriarch who oversees all of the Patriarchates and The Orthodox Faithful across the Earth.
Under his leadership the ottomans conquered constantinople?
"Fatih Sultan Mehmet" is how he is know in Turkish... If you want to search in English, you should write down "Mehmet the Conquerer" or "Mehmet II."
What is the religious significanve of constantinople the sity founded by the emperor Constantine?
It became the center of the Eastern Orthodox Church
The Emperor Constantine the Great (also known as Constantine I).
What did Mehmet II do after he conquered Constantinople?
Mehmet II made Constantinople his capital and converted the Hagia Sofia Church (along with several other major churches) into Mosques. He opened the city to Turkish immigration, but permitted Byzantine Christians (and other inhabitants) to remain in the city if they submitted to the religious taxes in force elsewhere in the Ottoman Empire.
How many attempts were made to take the city of Constantinople?
This site does not have good information on it and you should never trust it because there will always be someone that makes a mistake and screws everybody.
What are the two other names for constantinople?
Istanbul, Constantine, Byzantium, Constantinopolis, Kostantiniyye. All I could find.
