Constantinople's Long Reign: Fill the Gap

Read about the Byzantine Empire, then fill each gap with the word the passage uses.

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The Byzantine Empire was a powerful civilization that emerged from the eastern part of the Roman Empire after its fall in the 5th century.

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The Byzantine Empire was a powerful civilization that emerged from the eastern part of the Roman Empire after its fall in the 5th century. Centered in the city of Constantinople, the empire lasted for over a thousand years until it fell in 1453. The Byzantines preserved ancient Greek and Roman knowledge, making significant contributions to art, architecture, and law. One famous example is the Hagia Sophia, a grand church built under Emperor Justinian I, known for its stunning dome and beautiful mosaics.

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The empire also played a key role in trade, connecting Europe and Asia, and its unique culture blended Greek, Roman, and Middle Eastern influences. The Byzantines developed a strong military and used diplomacy to manage relations with neighboring states, helping them maintain stability for centuries.

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Which word does the passage use to complete this sentence? “The Byzantines developed a strong military and used diplomacy to manage relations with neighboring states, helping them _____ stability for centuries.”

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Which word does the passage use to complete this sentence? “The empire also played a key role in trade, connecting Europe and Asia, and its _____ culture blended Greek, Roman, and Middle Eastern influences.”

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