A map of the Byzantine Empire. The extent of the empire in 527 (including Turkey, the Levant, Egypt and Greece) is shaded one color. Justinian’s reconquests (North Africa, Southern Spain, Italy) are shaded another color. The city of Carthage is labeled in North Africa along the Mediterranean Sea. The city of Ravenna is labeled in Italy. The city of Constantinople is labeled between Macedonia and Anatolia. Antioch is labeled near the Arabia Peninsula. Which of the following cities was known as the Byzantine Empire’s economic and religious center?

Carthage
Ravenna
Constantinople
Antioch

Apoet can make powerful, but subtle statements a) overstatement b) irony c) paradox d) understatement

Why were chinese american immigrants frequently detained when trying to immigrate through angel island? the rules for immigration were stricter at this checkpoint due to health issues that were prevalent among asian populations at this time. the location of the island was difficult to reach, and ships to the mainland were often prevented from sailing more than once a week. immigration agents were notorious for asking immigrants confusing questions as a means of denying them entry. low wages caused a shortage of immigration officials, so many immigrants had to wait weeks or months before their applications were processed.

What was the significant advancement of the caravel? a. it could sail with the wind c. it could sail against the wind b. it could sail at night d. it was motorized