How did religion
and trade
impacted life in
the Byzantine
Empire?

Trade and commerce were essential components of the success and expansion of the Byzantine Empire. Trade was carried out by ship over vast distances, although for safety, most sailing vessels were restricted to the better weather conditions between April and October. The Byzantine Empire influenced many cultures, primarily due to its role in shaping Christian Orthodoxy. The modern-day Eastern Orthodox Church is the second largest Christian church in the world. ... Byzantine architecture, particularly in religious buildings, can be found in diverse regions from Egypt to Russia.

Treaty of Versailles caused German resentment that Hitler capitalized on to gain support and that led to the beginning to World War II. The Treaty of Versailles had a crippling effect on the German economy. ... Also without transportation Germany had to pay for her trade to be carried to and from other nations.

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