Select the statement that correctly compares the economic systems of the Roman and the Byzantine Empires.(1 point)
Responses
The Byzantine Empire was able to tax trade while the Roman Empire did not.
The Byzantine Empire was able to tax trade while the Roman Empire did not.
The Roman Empire and the Byzantine Empire both controlled trade on the western parts of the Silk Road.
The Roman Empire and the Byzantine Empire both controlled trade on the western parts of the Silk Road.
The Roman Empire and the Byzantine Empire both built extensive networks of paved roads in order to direct and control trade.
The Roman Empire and the Byzantine Empire both built extensive networks of paved roads in order to direct and control trade.
The Roman Empire established networks of interregional trade, while the Byzantine Empire was unable to support interregional trade.
The Roman Empire established networks of interregional trade, while the Byzantine Empire was unable to support interregional trade.
Which of the following best compares the church in the Roman and Byzantine Empires?(1 point)
Responses
Even after the Roman Empire fell, the pope in the Roman Catholic Church held more power than the patriarch of Constantinople in the Byzantine Empire.
Even after the Roman Empire fell, the pope in the Roman Catholic Church held more power than the patriarch of Constantinople in the Byzantine Empire.
Both empires embraced Christianity, but the Byzantine Empire based its practices and rituals in the Greek language and culture, rather than in the Latin language and culture.
Both empires embraced Christianity, but the Byzantine Empire based its practices and rituals in the Greek language and culture, rather than in the Latin language and culture.
Over time, the Byzantine Empire moved away from Christianity, but the former Roman Empire in the west did not.
Over time, the Byzantine Empire moved away from Christianity, but the former Roman Empire in the west did not.
While the Eastern Orthodox Church was very important in the Byzantine Empire, religion was less important in the west.
While the Eastern Orthodox Church was very important in the Byzantine Empire, religion was less important in the west.
Both empires embraced Christianity, but the Byzantine Empire based its practices and rituals in the Greek language and culture, rather than in the Latin language and culture.
Which of the following best compares the power of the Roman and Byzantine emperors?(1 point)
Responses
The Roman emperor had more power than the Byzantine emperor, except in religious matters.
The Roman emperor had more power than the Byzantine emperor, except in religious matters.
While both were head of the government, the Byzantine emperor had greater control over the government.
While both were head of the government, the Byzantine emperor had greater control over the government.
The Code of Justinian ensured that the Byzantine emperor would have less control than Roman emperors.
The Code of Justinian ensured that the Byzantine emperor would have less control than Roman emperors.
The Byzantine emperor was not recognized by the senate as the Roman emperor had been.
The Byzantine emperor was not recognized by the senate as the Roman emperor had been.
The Roman emperor had more power than the Byzantine emperor, except in religious matters.
The Code of Justinian was based on two specific ideas. One of these was that all laws were written by the emperor. What was the second idea?(1 point)
Responses
The Code of Justinian would be written in Latin.
The Code of Justinian would be written in Latin.
The Code of Justinian would have its foundation in Christianity.
The Code of Justinian would have its foundation in Christianity.
The Code of Justinian would apply only to Byzantine citizens.
The Code of Justinian would apply only to Byzantine citizens.
The Code of Justinian would abolish taxes for the Byzantine citizens.
The Code of Justinian would abolish taxes for the Byzantine citizens.
The Code of Justinian would have its foundation in Christianity.
Which of the following best articulates a compelling supporting question about the Byzantine Empire?(1 point)
Responses
What is the Eastern Orthodox Church?
What is the Eastern Orthodox Church?
How was the nomisma (gold coin) used in the Byzantine Empire?
How was the nomisma (gold coin) used in the Byzantine Empire?
Where was the Byzantine Empire located?
Where was the Byzantine Empire located?
Why was the Hagia Sophia important in the Byzantine Empire?
Why was the Hagia Sophia important in the Byzantine Empire?
Why was the Hagia Sophia important in the Byzantine Empire?
To find the correct statement, we need to compare the economic systems of the Roman and Byzantine Empires. Let's examine each response:
1. "The Byzantine Empire was able to tax trade while the Roman Empire did not."
This statement implies that the Byzantine Empire had a system in place to tax trade, whereas the Roman Empire did not. It suggests a difference between the economic systems of the two empires.
2. "The Roman Empire and the Byzantine Empire both controlled trade on the western parts of the Silk Road."
This statement highlights a similarity between the two empires in terms of controlling trade on the western parts of the Silk Road. It does not provide information about their economic systems.
3. "The Roman Empire and the Byzantine Empire both built extensive networks of paved roads in order to direct and control trade."
This statement suggests that both empires constructed networks of paved roads to facilitate trade and maintain control over it. Although it provides information about their trade networks, it does not directly compare their economic systems.
4. "The Roman Empire established networks of interregional trade, while the Byzantine Empire was unable to support interregional trade."
This statement suggests that the Roman Empire had networks of interregional trade, whereas the Byzantine Empire was unable to support such trade. It implies a difference in their trade capabilities but does not necessarily compare their entire economic systems.
Based on the comparisons made, the correct statement is:
"The Byzantine Empire was able to tax trade while the Roman Empire did not."
This statement directly contrasts the economic systems of the two empires by highlighting the Byzantine Empire's ability to tax trade, which was not present in the Roman Empire's economic system.