How did the economic strength of the Byzantine Empire allow it to survive for centuries, in spite of internal problems?
What will be an ideal response?
Begin your answer by first describing the economic situation of the Byzantines and what economic advantages they had. Briefly describe at least one internal problem, political or cultural, that the Byzantines faced and explain how economics made that problem manageable or solved it.
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Greek comedy was
A) insignificant and not very popular. B) developed before tragedy. C) always under government control and thus no political views were allowed. D) used to express political views as evidenced by Aristophanes. E) first organized in the festival of Cronos.
Why were many women part of the settlement house reform movement?
A) They believed that poverty was the worst problem in society and must be prevented. B) Men were not interested in urban poverty, and women were the only ones left to tackle the problem. C) The women who helped start settlement houses could bring their children there, which made it easier for them. D) It was one of the few places in American society to which they could bring their talents. E) Women believed that education was the only way to eradicate poverty in the United States.
Martin Luther King, Jr.'s philosophy advocated __________
A) immigration to Africa rather than trying to gain rights in the United States B) acceptance of discrimination until the courts could act properly C) the use of violence to get the nation's attention for his cause D) the use of violence as the only way to gain equality in U.S. society E) nonviolent, passive resistance to unjust laws
To whom did George W. Harkins address his letter?
A) Canadians B) Americans C) Choctaws D) Cherokees