Exercise
Byzantine Governance, Bureaucracy, and Diplomacy
Examine the structure of Byzantine governance, its official bureaucracy, and its diplomatic strategies.
Questions
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How was the government of the Byzantine Empire organized?
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What was the title given to the supreme ruler of the Byzantine Empire?
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What tool did Byzantine emperors frequently use instead of war to deal with foreign enemies?
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What was the primary responsibility of the vast Byzantine bureaucracy?
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How did the theme system reorganize the Byzantine provincial administration and military?
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Who was in charge of governing each military district (theme)?
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Why did the theme system strengthen the Byzantine military force?
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What diplomatic strategy did Byzantines use when facing two rival enemy nations?
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What special court official managed foreign ambassadors and imperial audiences in Constantinople?
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What impressive devices were used in the imperial throne room to awe foreign diplomats?
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How was succession to the throne handled in the Byzantine Empire?
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What role did tax collection play in maintaining Byzantine governance?