PPT-The Fall of Constantinople

By Sebastian Eusse Lombo 74 World History II Rafael Giraldo Introduction Constantinople was once the great capital of the Byzantine Empire or Eastern Roman Empire which lasted for more than one thousand years from the fall of Rome 476AD to the Ottoman siege led by Mehmed II in 1453 It stood on the Bosporus at the point between Europe and Asia Minor and also between the Mediterranean and the black sea The city stood as a symbol of wealth power and spiritual guidance for Eastern Orthodox Christians In 1453 it remained as the vestige of ancient Byzantium not yet conquered by the Turks Present day it is better know by its Turkish name of Istanbul. eugertism. . Pompeii. Nuceria. Parmularii. Scutari. Constantinople. Eastern Roman Empire. Hippodrome. Probus . Justin. Justinian . The riot at Pompeii (59 CE). (Fresco showing riot from House of . Actius. Or, the . Romaioi. (what does that look like? In which language?. Adapted from AKINS . HIGH SCHOOL . Mr. . Loessin’s. . World History. Students recall:. 330 C.E. - Emperor . Constantine. moved the capital out of Rome and to the eastern capital of Byzantium, a city he renamed for himself – . : . The Medieval City Near Sparta. The . Palaeologean. Restoration. Classical Sparta was destroyed by the Visigoth . Alarich. (396) and completely abandoned in 586. . The site in the middle of the plain was not a defensible position for medieval warfare.. and . Early Russia. AP European History. Byzantine Empire. Formation of the Empire. Established by Emperor Diocletian’s division of the Roman Empire. Eastern half of the Roman Empire. Constantine reunited the empires but moved the capital to Constantinople. Empires:. t. he Ottoman . Empire. Introduction . Three major Muslim dynasties. Ottoman. Safavid. Mughal. The Ottomans . 13. th. -20. th. . centuries. Eastern Mediterranean . Based in Anatolia. 1453 Mehmed II takes Constantinople. World History: Libertyville HS. Where Was the ERE?. Capitol, Constantinople, located at narrowest point between Europe, Asia (Hellespont). Major trade routes to North / South. North, to . Rus. / Vikings. Location. The eastern portion of the former Roman Empire. Capital City – Constantinople (modern day Istanbul). Excellent location for trade. Military defense. Fought with the following for control of the area. After Rome split, the Eastern Empire, known as Byzantium, flourishes for a thousand years.. 11.1 The Byzantine Empire. A New Rome in a New Setting. The Eastern Roman Empire. Roman Empire officially divides into East and West in 395.. Do Now: What do you know about Ancient history?.  . Rise of The Empire. -Rome’s emperor Constantine moved the capital to Constantinople, causing Rome to be split into two parts (Eastern Empire and Western Empire). Before battle at . Milvian. Bridge, Constantine had been preparing for battle. Took 5 years strengthening borders along the Rhine. Constantly courting favor from his subjects. He loved luxury and pomp. Dr. Ann T. Orlando. 21 March 2013. 1. Defining Crisis. Introduction to St. John Chrysostom. Introduction to St. . Olympias. Crises during the time of John Chrysostom. Themes in Letter to . Olympias. Outline. What city did Constantinople replace?. How did the location of Constantinople help make the Byzantine Empire successful?. Justinian . Ruled from 527 to 565.. Reconquered. lands that were lost in the West to preserve the Roman Empire.. Reanissance. ). 400-1453 (1492) CE.. The Roman Empire at its Height. The Roman Empire became huge. It covered most of Europe, North Africa, and some of Asia. The Empire reached its height under Emperor Diocletian (284-305 CE). BLUE. flow chart below lists the events that led to the break up of the Roman Empire. Fill in the missing words using the hints in the red boxes.. First in 330 CE, . Constantine decided . to…. Then, power in the empire was….