Byzantine Empire
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World History [1]
Petrosino Byzantine Empire and Russia WHI ? 7 I. Location of Constantinople (originally a Greek Colony) A. Enjoyed protection of the eastern _______________ B. Held a large distance from ________________________ invasions that were happening in the western empire. C. Easily fortified (to make defenses) on a peninsula bordering a natural harbor. D. Crossroads of __________________ i. Very profitable location The capital of the Eastern Roman Empire was changed to Constantinople to provide _________________, _________________ and ___________________ advantages. II. Role of Constantinople A. Seat of the ________________ Empire, until ____________________ conquest.