As the Boundaries of Byzantium Changed in the Seventh Century

question 33

Multiple Choice

As the boundaries of Byzantium changed in the seventh century, which of the following was not a part of this change?

• A)It still held southern and eastern shores of the Roman Mediterranean.
• B)It added the western part of India as a sphere of influence.
• C)It lost much of its eastern area to Arab expansion.
• D)Arabs will eventually threaten Constantinople itself.
• E)It checked the advance of the Slavic peoples in the Balkans.

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Definitions:

Normal Good

A type of good for which demand increases as the income of the consumer increases, holding all else constant.

Wealth Effect

The change in spending and consumption patterns by individuals or households due to changes in their real or perceived wealth.

Substitution Effect

The change in consumption patterns due to a change in the relative prices of goods, leading consumers to substitute away from more expensive goods towards cheaper ones.

Income Effect

The impact on consumer's choice arising from a change in their income, influencing their purchasing power.