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....were seen as subject to the men. Although they had more rights than their Greek and Roman predecessors (they could for instance inherit an estate in their own name, and they could divorce their husbands on a fair number of grounds) the general idea was that a woman's place was in the home. And although a father or husband had no longer a right of life and death over his wife or daughter like in ancient Greece and Rome, domestic violence was a common problem - and a common reason for divorce.
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What was Turkey during the crusades?
The lands of modern day Turkey were apart of the Byzantine Empire for the most part.
Describe the legacy of byzantine civilization?
The teachings and practices of Orthodox Christianity were codified during the time of the Byzantine Empire. Greek-speaking teachers from the Byzantine Empire who traveled to Italy influenced the Italian Renaissance.
Why most of the Arabian Peninsula was not part of either the Byzantine or the Persian empire?
because it was a muslim territory and and before that the arabs had a different belief.
Why Theodora important?
Empress Theodora was the wife of Justinian I of the Byzantine Empire. Arguably the most influential woman in Byzantine history she is, like her husband, considered a Saint by the Orthodox church and commemorated on Nov 14. A full discussion of her life and works would be beyond the scope of this forum
Why was byzantium such a powerful political force in ancient times?
Most of the revolts occurred in the Western Roman Empire, the Byzantine Empire was the Eastern Empire and was also very civilized.
What are the roles of most byzantine women?
Most Byzantine women were homemakers. Some also became educated.
Who was the most peowerful women in the byzantine empire?
Possibly the empress Theodora could be considered the greatest empress of the Byzantine empire, but if not the greatest, the one who is the most well known.Possibly the empress Theodora could be considered the greatest empress of the Byzantine empire, but if not the greatest, the one who is the most well known.Possibly the empress Theodora could be considered the greatest empress of the Byzantine empire, but if not the greatest, the one who is the most well known.Possibly the empress Theodora could be considered the greatest empress of the Byzantine empire, but if not the greatest, the one who is the most well known.Possibly the empress Theodora could be considered the greatest empress of the Byzantine empire, but if not the greatest, the one who is the most well known.Possibly the empress Theodora could be considered the greatest empress of the Byzantine empire, but if not the greatest, the one who is the most well known.Possibly the empress Theodora could be considered the greatest empress of the Byzantine empire, but if not the greatest, the one who is the most well known.Possibly the empress Theodora could be considered the greatest empress of the Byzantine empire, but if not the greatest, the one who is the most well known.Possibly the empress Theodora could be considered the greatest empress of the Byzantine empire, but if not the greatest, the one who is the most well known.
What was life like for a Byzantine woman?
Women occupied an important role in the Byzantine Empire, as most of them were highly educated and respected. Many women held important positions in society, and some even became Empresses, ruling over the most powerful Empire of its time, such as the Empresses Theodora, Zoe and Irene, to name a few.
Did Byzantine churches have domes?
Most of them did.
What was the Byzantine Empire's most lasting contribution to the world's architecture?
The Byzantine Empire's most lasting contribution to the world's architecture were the churches.
What type of church was most popular in the Byzantine Empire?
What type of church was most commonly constructed in the Byzantine Empire
Who is the most famous empress in Byzantine history?
Zoe
What was the most important industry of the Byzantine Empire?
silk
Who was the most famous byzantine emperor?
Alexios I Komnenos
What was the early byzantine empire like?
Most people in the Byzantine Empire earned a living through agriculture or trade. The Byzantine Empire engaged in many wars, including civil wars.
How was the Hagia Sophia was important to the byzantine empire?
The Hagia Sophia was the largest and most important Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Byzantine Empire.
What contribution did Byzantine writers make to the world?
During the Italian Renaissance, teachers from the Byzantine Empire were sought after because of their knowledge of Classical Greek. Most Byzantine literature deals with religious subjects.
