Byzantine Empire Mapping Worksheet
Explore the geographical extent and key cities of the Byzantine Empire with this mapping worksheet for Grade 9 Social Studies.
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Byzantine Empire Mapping Worksheet
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Carefully examine the map of the Byzantine Empire and answer the questions that follow. Use your knowledge of history and geography to complete the tasks.
1. The capital city of the Byzantine Empire, formerly known as Byzantium, was .
2. The Byzantine Empire was located at the crossroads of Europe and .
3. The body of water that separated the European and Asian parts of the empire, and was crucial for trade, was the .
4. At its greatest extent, the Byzantine Empire controlled territory in which of the following regions?
North America and South America
Western Europe and Scandinavia
Southeastern Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East
East Asia and Southeast Asia
5. Explain how the geographical location of Constantinople contributed to the Byzantine Empire's economic prosperity and defensive strength.
6. The Byzantine Empire primarily controlled territories that are part of modern-day France and Spain.
True
False
Match each historical region with its corresponding location on the map.
7. Anatolia
a. Modern-day Italy
8. Balkan Peninsula
b. Modern-day Turkey
9. Egypt
c. Northeastern Africa