Ancient History Exam 5 Study
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After the Roman empire divided, what was the capital of the Eastern Empire?
Constantinople
What continents lie mainly or entirely in the Eastern Hemisphere? (4)
Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia.
What is the world's largest volcano?
Mauna Loa, Hawaii
What continents lie in the Western Hemisphere? (2)
North and South America
What were the three capitals of the Western Roman Empire.
Rome, Ravenna, and Milan
Why do objects float higher in the dead sea?
The saltiness makes the water denser, so objects become more buoyant.
Why is the Dead Sea so salty?
There is no outlet to the ocean, so when the water evaporates, all the minerals are left behind.
For what Roman god are volcanoes named?
Vulcan
