Ap world history midterm exam
study guide
1. what and where was the byzantine empire? how did they rule, and
what was a policy they held about women?

The Byzantine Empire was located around the city of Constantinople in Europe and is now known as present-day Istanbul. It was the continuation of the Eastern Roman empire in the Middle Ages and held a strong position in the eyes of competitors. The vital center of the empire was Constantinople which had an excellent harbor and was guarded by three sides of water. It commanded key trade routes linking Europe and Asia and was Europe's busiest marketplace. This led to the Byzantine Empire having a stable and thriving economy as well as the leadership. The empire was split into strict military districts and used district militaries to collect taxes from the people while having a very efficient security and messenging system.  They ruled according to a hierarchy and can be seen clearly as a peasant child helped in the fields while a noble child would be sent away to learn their responsibilities in the society. Regarding women, they believed that women should represent the Virgin Mary and be obedient to their husbands and fathers. “Noblewomen played active roles in this warrior society. While her husband or father was off fighting, the “lady of the manor” took over his duties. She supervised vassals, managed the household, and performed necessary agricultural and medical tasks. Sometimes she might even have to go to war to defend her estate.” “Like their brothers, the daughters of nobles were sent to friends or relatives for training. Before her parents arranged her marriage, a young woman was expected to know how to spin and weave and how to supervise servants. A few learned to read and write. In her role as wife, a noblewoman was expected to bear many children and be dutiful to her husband.”

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