What measures did Heraclius take to restore the strength of the Byzantine Empire?
What will be an ideal response?
Heraclius took ruthless measures to reinforce the empire against myriad enemies. He seized church property and melted down their metal furnishings to provide precious metals for coinage to sustain a war effort. He bribed the Avars to avoid a potential alliance with the Persians. He made huge and expensive efforts to restore control of Jerusalem to the empire, although this would not last long because he had yet to contend with the Islamic forces of the Near East.
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A. had no significant Protestant movement B. created a power-sharing arrangement between its monarchy and local nobles C. maintained peaceful coexistence between Catholic and Protestant interests D. supported a round of new crusades to recapture the Holy Land
A sizable minority of African Americans can trace their ancestry to Central Africa
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Who was the "father" of tourism in England?
a. David Lloyd-George b. Thomas Cook c. John Boothe d. Frederick Cartwright e. W. G. Grace
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A. the re-election of Lincoln B. the victories at Vicksburg and Gettysburg C. the elevation of Grant to commander in chief D. the Emancipation Proclamation