4.04: The Byzantine Empire Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
How did Byzantium's (Constantinople's) location help the city
economically? -
correct answer ✅it was a trade center conveniently located
between Asia and Europe
The Byzantine emperor was determined to extend Byzantine power
across the __________. -
correct answer ✅Mediterranean Sea
Who was Theodora? -
correct answer ✅the empress who shared power with Justinian
and worked on behalf of women and the poor
Why did Constantine choose Byzantium for his new capital? Include
the economic and military
importance of this location. -
correct answer ✅Constantine chose Byzantium for his new capital
because of its strategic location. It was advantageously
located at the crossroads of Asia and Europe. Because of this
location, Byzantium could control trade
between the regions surrounding the Mediterranean and Black
seas. Almost all land traffic between Asia
, 4.04: The Byzantine Empire Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
and Europe passed through Byzantium as well. With water on three
sides, Constantinople was easy to
defend. Constantine built sea walls on three sides and on the fourth
side a stout wall to protect against
land attacks.
What was the hippodrome in Constantinople? -
correct answer ✅The hippodrome was a stadium for chariot racing
that also housed circuses and theaters.
Why was the Mese important to Constantinople's economy? -
correct answer ✅The Mese, a long road running through the heart
of Constantinople, became the world's busiest market.
The avenue was lined with shops selling goods from across the
world.
List some of the worldly goods that were traded in the shops in
Constantinople. -
correct answer ✅• China: porcelain and silks
• India: spices and precious stones
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
How did Byzantium's (Constantinople's) location help the city
economically? -
correct answer ✅it was a trade center conveniently located
between Asia and Europe
The Byzantine emperor was determined to extend Byzantine power
across the __________. -
correct answer ✅Mediterranean Sea
Who was Theodora? -
correct answer ✅the empress who shared power with Justinian
and worked on behalf of women and the poor
Why did Constantine choose Byzantium for his new capital? Include
the economic and military
importance of this location. -
correct answer ✅Constantine chose Byzantium for his new capital
because of its strategic location. It was advantageously
located at the crossroads of Asia and Europe. Because of this
location, Byzantium could control trade
between the regions surrounding the Mediterranean and Black
seas. Almost all land traffic between Asia
, 4.04: The Byzantine Empire Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
and Europe passed through Byzantium as well. With water on three
sides, Constantinople was easy to
defend. Constantine built sea walls on three sides and on the fourth
side a stout wall to protect against
land attacks.
What was the hippodrome in Constantinople? -
correct answer ✅The hippodrome was a stadium for chariot racing
that also housed circuses and theaters.
Why was the Mese important to Constantinople's economy? -
correct answer ✅The Mese, a long road running through the heart
of Constantinople, became the world's busiest market.
The avenue was lined with shops selling goods from across the
world.
List some of the worldly goods that were traded in the shops in
Constantinople. -
correct answer ✅• China: porcelain and silks
• India: spices and precious stones
