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Byzantine Empire Achievement and Expansion

Exam: 01.06 Byzantine Empire Achievement and Expansion

Student Name: EMILY VOLLINGER

Question 1 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)

What happened to the Greek city of Byzantium during the reign of Constantine?

A. It was significantly damaged in a riot.
B. It was lost as Roman territory to the revived and expanding Persian Empire.
C. It was made the new capital of the Roman Empire and renamed.
D. It was flooded in an aqueduct accident.



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Final answer:

Constantine moved the capital of the Roman Empire to Byzantium, later known as Constantinople, leading to the establishment of the Byzantine Empire.


Explanation:

Constantine moved the capital of the Roman Empire from Rome to the Greek city of Byzantium, which he renamed Constantinople in 330 CE. This shift marked the beginning of the Byzantine Empire, which lasted until 1453 CE. Constantinople became a powerful fortress controlling key trade routes between Europe and Asia.


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