CIVILIZATION
ROMAN
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Question
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Who was Constantine?
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the gladiator that led 70, 000 slaves in a rebellion against Rome
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Roman emperor responsible for moving the capital of the empire from Rome to Byzantium
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offered to poor Roman citizens, this food and entertainment was used to gain support of the poor
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a famous Roman stadium/arena where people gathered to watch the gladiators
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The founder of the Byzantine Empire and its first emperor, Constantine the Great, moved the capital of the Roman Empire to the city of Byzantium in 330 CE, and renamed it Constantinople.
Detailed explanation-2: -Constantine moved his capital to Byzantium (later named Constantinople ) in 330 AD because the eastern part of the Roman Empire was becoming more important and he wanted a capital that was closer to the center. Also, the area allowed easy access to vast territories via the Marmara sea and the Danube river.
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