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Location of Constantinople



It was the point where the water narrows between the Mediterranean and the Black Sea. All trade from Asia, Northern Europe (Russia and the Balkans), Western Europe, and the Middle East would have to pass through the territory of whatever country possessed Constantinople in all ages. It was the far wealthiest and biggest place in the Middle Ages as a result of the emperor Constantine in the formation of the Byzantine also the great walls for protection and defense.
 * The Importance and significance of the capital Constantinople:**


 * Outline:**
 * Vladimir's kindom is growing in trade and military activity would be complemented by a religion that had a wide appeal than that of the traditional Russian gods.
 * He had knowledge about Islam, Judiasm, western catholicism, and Byzantine or Orthodox, and Christianity.
 * He rejected Judaism because it is not associated with a strong state.
 * He rejected Catholicism because he wanted no power from pope.
 * He rejected Islam because of its prohibition of alcohol, Russia is known for drinking.
 * But the byzantine empire was Russia's prosperous neighbor, a leading trade partner and military ally.
 * He married the sister of the Byzantine emperor, leading to a deep relationship with Byzantium.
 * His decision lead to a division between western and Eastern Europe maintaining high level of political, economic, and cultural activity.
 * The Byzantine kept Rome memory alive.
 * Constantinople was an important city adopted the branches of Christianity the Orthosox which dominated the eastern Europe.
 * It expanded to the Balkans, and Russia, new trading activities brought northern regions into contact with major centers of world commerce, artistic ideas and cultural inspiration.
 * The Eastern part was advanced in political sophistication, and economics ranges that were distict.
 * The Eastern emperor pushed back the invading huns and other intruders while enjoying a solid tax base from peasants agriculture.
 * Although latin was the court language of the empire, after emperor Justinian it became the official language enabeling them to read through Greek scholars knowledge.