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Eastern Roman Empire Geography (Location (Problems (Surrounded by enemies,…
Eastern Roman Empire Geography
Location
Crossroads
between
Asia
Europe
Lots of Trade
Lots of influences
Name Change
Changed to Byzantine Empire
Capital built on old Greek town Byzantium
Capital
Changed to Constantinople
By Emperor Constantine
Modern Istanbul
By Emperor Diocletian
Cultural diversity
Problems
Surrounded by enemies
Barbarians
North
West
Persian Empire
Rich Resources and Wealth
Made Byzantine Empire a Target
No strong geographic barriers
Survival
Western Roman Empire
Ripped Apart
By invading barbarians
Byzantine Empire
Survived Barbarians
Had Strong Emperors
Kept Roman Traditions Alive
Expansion
Surrounded Mediterranean Sea
Captured
Under Justinian's Rule
Old Western Roman Empire
Persia
North Africa
Italy
Spain