Question

The Eastern Roman Empire was less prone to external attack.
explain the long term effect means explain cause of this

Answer 1

Answer:

The eastern half of the Roman Empire proved less vulnerable to external attack, thanks in part to its geographic location. With Constantinople located on a strait, it was extremely difficult to breach the capital's defenses; in addition, the eastern empire had a much smaller common frontier with Europe

Answer 2

Answer:

Causes of the decline of the Eastern Roman Empire are:

1. Civil wars.
2. Fall of the theme system.
3. Increasing reliance on mercenaries.
4. Loss of control over revenue.
5. The failed Union of the Churches.
6. Crusaders.
7. Rise of the Seljuks and Ottomans.

Explanation:

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