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One thing that changed during the time of 500-1500 CE was the spread and rise of Islam.

The trade stayed the same through all of this because the Mediterranean was a super important region for trade and cultural exchanges.

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change-After the Byzantine Empire fell in 1453 the Ottoman Empire took over much of the mediterranean, and islam spread much future.

Stayed the same-The Mediterranean remained an important center for trade in many continents such as Europe, Africa and Asia.

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Name: Maysan Dira.

Change: One major change during this period was the fall of the Byzantine Empire in 1453 the Ottoman Empire conquered Constantinople, leading the power to the Ottomans causing the spread of Islam.

Continuity: The Mediterranean trade was still good. With goods like silk, spices, and gold being exchanged with the rest of the world.

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RASHID

change: there was significant cultural exchange between the islamic world with scholars translating greek roman Hindi and Persian books into Arabic which influenced the mediterranean

continue: the mediterranean continues to be a trade center due to its location connecting Europe Asia and Africa

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priscilla

During the fall of the Byzantine Empire in 1453, one major change and one key element that remained the same are:

Change:

The Byzantine Empire ceased to exist as a political entity after the fall of Constantinople, marking the rise of the Ottoman Empire as the dominant power in the region.

Remained the same:

The Eastern Mediterranean continued to be a vital crossroads for trade and cultural exchange, despite the shift in political control under the Ottomans.

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Change: The fall of the Western Roman Empire and the rise of the Byzantine Empire.

Stayed the same: The Mediterranean remained a key center for trade and cultural exchange.

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One thing that changed was the rise of the Byzantine empire and the splitting of the Christian church to two sides Roman Catholic and Eastern orthodox.

One thing that stayed the same is that the Mediterranean continued to be a major center for trade

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osman

one change was the rise and fall of empire like the byzantine and islamic caliphates. one thing that stayed the same was the mediterranean's role as a hub for trade and cultural exchange.

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Change: The rulers of the Mediterranean changed a lot from 500-1500 CE. The Roman Empire ended, and new groups took over, like the Byzantine Empire and Islamic Caliphates. Later, there were big wars called the Crusades between Christians and Muslims.

Continuity: Trade in the Mediterranean stayed important. Even though different people were in charge, people kept buying and selling goods across Europe, Africa, and Asia, just like before.

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Sumaya

change: strong and smart women can sometimes become leaders, like cleopatra and elizabeth, proving women can lead too.

continued: the presence of isolated living spaces for women

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Ajira Pandey

One major change was the fall of the Roman empire and the spread of the Islamic empire. The Islamic influence grew significantly through the increase in land and power.

One thing that stayed constant was the trade network between multiple empires and scholars around the world. Knowledge, goods, spices, and inventions spread between continents.

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Shahrizoda:

One change in the mediterranean region is the political landscape. The region was first dominated by the Islamic Empires then the Byzantine Empire, the Western Roman Empire and various Germanic kingdoms. Today the mediterranean is divided into many independent nations.

One continuity is the importance of trade. The Mediterranean has always been a hub for commerce, connecting Europe, Africa, and Asia. Even today, it remains a vital route for global trade and cultural exchange.

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One major change was the spread of islam.

One thing that stayed the same was the greek and roman influence in the region

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zoe hendrickson

change: The rise and spread of Islam significantly transformed the Mediterranean region, leading to new political structures, trade networks, and cultural exchanges.

continued: The Mediterranean remained a major center of trade throughout this period. Despite political changes, goods like silk, spices, and precious metals continued to flow between Europe, Africa, and Asia.

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Name: Siham

One thing that changed is: The rise of Islam and the spread of Islamic empires in the 7th century changed the region’s politics and culture.

Something that remain the same is: Trade across the Mediterranean remained important throughout this period, connecting Europe, Africa, and Asia.

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Name: Jennifer Sullivan

One thing that changed:

The fall of the Byzantine Empire in 1453. The Ottoman Empire conquered Constantinople, which marked the end of Byzantine rule and a major regional power shift.

One thing that remained the same:

Mediterranean trade continued to be important. Despite the rise and fall of different empires, the Mediterranean remained a hub for trade, connecting Europe, Africa, and Asia. Goods like silk, spices, and gold were exchanged throughout this period.

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Name: Mya Alfieri

One Change: The birth and expansion of Islam created dramatic religious changes during this period. As it spread throughout the Mediterranean, Islam replaced local beliefs and integrated into elements of Persian, Greek, and Roman religions.

One Continuity: Throughout time, the Mediterranean region remained a cultural hub for trade routes between Asia, Africa, and Europe. Today, trade routes allow the exchange of goods, ideas, and technologies.

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Name- Arianna Fitzgerald

change- One major change in the region during this period was the rise of Byzantine architecture, like the construction of the Hagia Sophia. This architectural style was highly innovative, featuring huge domes, elaborate mosaics, and grand structures that symbolized the wealth and power of the empire.

continuity- A continuity in this period was the role of the emperor as the central authority. Just like earlier in Roman times, the emperor in the Byzantine Empire held ultimate power, controlling both the political and religious aspects of life.

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Darren Nguyen

Change: The Byzantine Empire had a separation of religious belief from the Western European kingdoms, creating an offshoot of beliefs called Eastern Orthodox Christianity.

Continuous: Trade allowed for diverse ideas between scholars, leading to innovation.

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Name: Soren Frogness

A major change within this time period was the religious separation of the East and West areas of the Byzantine claim into two different sections of Christianity: Roman Catholicism in the West, and Eastern Orthodoxy in the East - leading to lasting effects still present today.

A continuity within this region was the continued expansion of wealth, trade, and knowledge centered around Constantinople/Istanbul. Despite being conquered by Arabs, the city still boomed with trade and historical knowledge/significance, and was a stepping stone to the expansion of the Arab empire.

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Zaynab

Change: One change in the Mediterranean region during the period from 600-1450 CE was the spread of Islam, which had a significant impact on the culture and religious landscape of the area. Because of this, the expansion of the Islamic empire came to be.

Continuity: One thing that remained the same in this region during this period was the Roman and Greek culture, which included architecture, law, science, etc.

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Julius:

One change that occurred during this time period was the establishment and expansion of the Islamic empire.

One thing that hasn't changed is the artistic advancements they made.

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Maggie

Change: occasional rise of intelligent and strong-willed women to positions of power

Continued: the existence of secluded women's quarters called gynaikonitis.

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Brayden

Change: Expansion of the Islamic Empire

Continuity: Greek & Roman Architecture

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Loretta:

One Change that occurred during this time period was the development of the House of Wisdom, which would fuel many later advancements and discoveries. One continuity during the time period was the significance or religion in the empires, especially Christianity.