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Why was Constantinople and the Byzantine empire Able to survive so long as an empire?
Constantinople and the Byzantine Empire were able to survive for centuries due to their strategic geographic location, which served as a crucial crossroads for trade and military defense. The city's formidable walls and advanced fortifications provided strong protection against invasions. Additionally, the Byzantine Empire maintained a sophisticated administrative system and a rich cultural heritage, which helped stabilize governance and foster resilience. The empire’s ability to adapt to changing political and social dynamics further contributed to its longevity.
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Constantinople's location on the Bosporus Strait was one reason that the Byzantine Empire was able to?
It was able to control key trade routes between Europe and Asia.
Did the Turks invade the byzantine Empire?
Although thwarted by Byzantine resistance during the rapid expansion of the 7th century, a Muslim nation (the Ottoman Turks) was finally able to capture The Queen of Cities (Constantinople) in 1453.
What best explains why barbarian groups were able to weaken the Byzantine Empire?
Barbarians did not weaken the Byzantine Empire. The Byzantine Empire was the eastern half of the Roman Empire that continued to thrive while its western counterpart ceased to exist due to Barbarian conquests. The Byzantine Empire was weakened and conquered by the Turks.
Which region Byzantine empire recapture?
The Byzantine Empire was able to recapture some of the western provinces of the Roman Empire. This reconquest took place from 533 to 548 under Justinian I.
How did the location of Constantinople help the byzantine prosper?
Constantinople's location helped the Byzantine culture spread in many ways. Because Constantinople's location was near the Marmara Sea, they had a definite way of trading. Trading helps their culture spread, because they are able to make money, therefore they could spread their empire wider and further. Another way the Marmara Sea benefited them, was because it was a barrier from potential enemies. If you look on a map, Constantinople is located on that thin strip leading into Asia. In the Byzantine's favor, their thin border was easier to protect/guard, that is why they moved their capitol on the other side.
Which reign did the byzantine empire recapture?
Italy Parts of the western Roman Empire <--apex Africa
Why did the battle of Constantinople happen?
In 330, Constantine declared the city the capital of the Roman Empire, and named it Constantinople, after himself. Constantine XI died while defending the city from the Ottomans on May 29, 1453. Immediately the name of the city was changed to Istanbul, and the city was declared the capital of the Ottoman Empire.
Why was the Eastern Roman Empire able to survive and prosper while the Western Empire crumbled?
It was able to repel the Euroasian peoples who flooded in and took over the Western Empire.
Why did the Byzantine Empire flourish after the fall of the Western Roman Empire?
After the fall of the Western Roman Empire, Emperor Justinian was able to bring back many traits and traditions of the Roman empire. Justinian not only was able to revive the Roman Empire, but was able to create his own legacy. (yes, I am in AP World History)
What is one major difference between the Byzantine Empire and the Western Roman Empire?
None. The Byzantine empire was the eastern part of the Roman empire. The people there considered themselves Roman just as the people in Italy considered themselves Roman. Culturally, the Byzantine part of the empire was more Greek orientated than the western.
Why does the Byzantine Empire succeed long after the Roman Empire is conquered in 476AD?
They were able to repel the Eurasian peoples who flooded into Europe, defend their borders, and maintain a prosperous society.
Why was the byzantine empire stronger than the roman empire?
It wasent. The Byzantines where actually part of the Roman Empire, but they did not fall when the rest of the empire did. So, technically, the Byzantine Empire is the leftover of The Roman Empire. The Byzantine Empire outlasted the Western Roman Empire by over 1,000 years. This had a lot to do with the fact that they reorganised much of the Roman system for laws, military and government. Also, the byzantines adapted their tactics to the conditions. COnstantinople, the capital, which became near impregnable and fabulously wealthy, was another key reason for the Byzantines survival.
