Question

byzantine empire unit

1. when the roman empire ended how and where did greek and roman culture continue?
2. which religion flourished during the byzantine empire and why?
3. where and why did the roman capital move?
4. what was a major goal of justinian when he was expanding the byzantine empire?
5. explain the purpose of justinians code.
6. how did constantinoples geography help protect the city?

china & japan unit

1. which religion became popular during chinas 3 kingdoms period of chaos and warlords and continued to grow during chinas reunification period of the sui and tang dynasties?
2. which features of chinas geography helped to isolate it from the rest of the world?
3. list some of the inventions and advancements made by china during the song dynasty.
4. which 3 religions were most popular during the song dynasty?
5. which famous leader created the largest land empire that ever existed?
6. how was kublai khan able to maintain control of the chinese yuan dynasty during his rule as emperor?
7. whos protection of the silk road helped it to remain open and trade to flourish?
8. which world traveler and merchant was close friends with kublai khan and wrote a book about his travels? how did this book influence trade between europe & asia?
9. which dynasty is created with completing the great wall, sending out treasure ships, and building the forbidden city?

Explanation:

1. After the fall of the Roman Empire, Greek and Roman culture continued in the Byzantine Empire. It preserved and built - on classical knowledge in areas like law, architecture, and literature.
2. Christianity flourished in the Byzantine Empire. It was the state - sponsored religion, and the empire played a key role in its development and spread, protecting and promoting Christian institutions.
3. The Roman capital moved to Constantinople (formerly Byzantium). Reasons included its strategic location, being a cross - roads between Europe and Asia, and its natural defenses.
4. A major goal of Justinian when expanding the Byzantine Empire was to reconquer the lost territories of the Western Roman Empire and restore the grandeur of the Roman Empire.
5. Justinian's Code aimed to organize and standardize Roman law. It collected, revised, and codified existing laws, making the legal system more accessible and consistent.
6. Constantinople's geography helped protect it as it was located on a peninsula, surrounded by water on three sides, with the Bosporus Strait providing a natural barrier. It also had strong walls.
7. Buddhism became popular during China's 3 Kingdoms period and continued to grow during the Sui and Tang Dynasties. It offered spiritual comfort during times of chaos and was supported by rulers.
8. China's geography, including deserts (like the Gobi), mountains (such as the Himalayas), and seas, helped isolate it from the rest of the world.
9. During the Song Dynasty, China made advancements like movable - type printing, gunpowder in more practical applications, and improvements in compass technology.
10. Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism were the three most popular religions during the Song Dynasty.
11. Genghis Khan created the largest land empire that ever existed.
12. Kublai Khan maintained control of the Chinese Yuan Dynasty through a combination of military power, administrative reforms, and by incorporating Chinese administrative and cultural elements.
13. Genghis Khan and his successors' protection of the Silk Road helped it remain open and trade to flourish.
14. Marco Polo was a world traveler and merchant who was close friends with Kublai Khan and wrote a book about his travels. His book inspired European interest in Asian trade and exploration.
15. The Ming Dynasty is credited with completing the Great Wall, sending out treasure ships (Zheng He's voyages), and building the Forbidden City.

Answer:

1. In the Byzantine Empire; through preservation of classical knowledge in law, architecture, literature etc.
2. Christianity; it was state - sponsored and the empire promoted Christian institutions.
3. To Constantinople; due to strategic location and natural defenses.
4. To reconquer lost Western Roman Empire territories and restore Roman grandeur.
5. To organize, standardize, and codify Roman law.
6. Located on a peninsula with water on three sides and strong walls.
7. Buddhism.
8. Deserts, mountains, and seas.
9. Movable - type printing, gunpowder applications, compass improvements.
10. Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism.
11. Genghis Khan.
12. Through military power, administrative reforms, and incorporation of Chinese elements.
13. Genghis Khan and his successors.
14. Marco Polo; inspired European interest in Asian trade and exploration.
15. The Ming Dynasty.