Which city became known as "New Rome" and served as the capital of the eastern Roman empire? Athens Constantinople Jerusalem Cairo

Question

History

Nayeli Payne

6 February, 06:25

Which city became known as "New Rome" and served as the capital of the eastern Roman empire? Athens Constantinople Jerusalem Cairo

+1

Answers (2)

Know the Answer?

Ayanna Beck · Answer 1

Constantinople, named after 'constantine,'

Today it is known as Instanbul, Turkey.

Xiomara Molina · Answer 2

Option: Constantinople

Explanation:

The Roman Emperor Constantine I chose to rebuild a new capital (Nova Roma) of the Roman Empire in Byzantium (Ancient Greek colony). Emperor Constantine chose the Greek colony for his New Rome because of its geographic position. Constantinople became the new capital of the empire. The region presented a unique harbour and was surrounded by sea from three-sided which offered natural protection from invaders. Byzantine Empire began with Greek-influenced language and culture.