Question

Q1. "Byzantine became the center of the Roman Empire" Explain it with reference to the content.
Q2. Write a detailed note on the revenue generating sources of Umayyad's.​

Answer 1

Explanation:

ANSWER1 As the Western Roman Empire fell in 476 CE, the Eastern Roman Empire, centered on the city of Constantinople, survived and thrived. Constantine moved the seat of the empire to Constantinople, creating a strategic location at the crossroads of European and Asian trade.

Answer 2 The Empire expanded across North Africa and then across the Strait of Gibraltar and into the Iberian Peninsula. They also expanded the empire east into central Asia. The Umayyads are known for establishing Arabic as the official language of the empire. They also established a common coinage.