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Why was constantine rich?
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Constantine was rich because of its economical status. It was in proximity to the trade routes. So it was able to control alot of the trade and gaim money.
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Explain the Theme system
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In the themes system, a general controlled. he took over military defense and ciliv administration. It enabled Byzantine forces tomobilize quick and resist attack.
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Discuss the rise of monasticism. What role did St. Basil of Caesarea play? What were the religious and social implications of this system?
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Monasticism was the rules that kept the nuns and monks in soliditary. ST. BASIL helped by making them adopt reforms that enhanced their effectiveness.
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Examine the role that trade played in the Byzantine Empire. How did the economic world of Byzantium change over the years?
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The economic world of Byzantium changed due to advancements in trade, art, architecture, and technology uch as irrigational systems.
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What was Justinian's dream?
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Justinian's dream was to reconquer the western roman empire from germanic people and re-establish roman authority throughout the meditteranean basin
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Discuss the significance of the city of Constantinople. What was life in the city like? Why would its eventual fall be seen as such a disaster?
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City life in constantinople was filled with shops and art. It attracted both the rich and poor. there was a lot of baths so people ould get relaxed. People would get mad and less peacefull without the city.
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Examine the influence of Greek thought on the Byzantine world. How was this intellectual world created, and what was its long-term influence?
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The long term influence of the greeks was that for a long time the area spoke greek and latin.
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In what ways did Byzantium serve as a bridge from the classical age to the Middle Ages in Europe? What was its legacy?
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Byzantium was like a bridge to middle ages because many inventions were created, new languages came about, new art and other things made it advance.
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Examine the reign of Justinian. Explain the significance of Justinian's Code. In what ways did Justinian influence history?
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Justinians law code was important because it helped rome become stable. it influenced other places within the empire to make codes.
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Discuss the religious beliefs and structure of the Byzantine world. Examine the rise and influence of the Orthodox Church
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HI ALEX the influence of the orthodox church was due to the philosophy and literature of classical greece.
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Examine the theory of caesaropapism. What were its origins? Explain its relation to the power of the Byzantine emperor. What influence did it have on European history?
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caesaropapism made it so that the ruler could control ecclesiastical affairs. It started with constantine. It made te emperor much more powerful and liked by the people
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