Stephen Dushan Took Advantage of Weakening Byzantine Influence and Proclaimed

question 54

Multiple Choice

Stephen Dushan took advantage of weakening Byzantine influence and proclaimed himself tsar of

• A)the Serbs, Greeks, Bulgarians, and Slavs.
• B)the Greeks, Byzantines, Bulgarians, and Sicilians.
• C)the Serbs, Greeks, Bulgarians, and Macedonians.
• D)the Macedonians, Albanians, Slavs, and Serbs.
• E)the Serbs, Greeks, Bulgarians, and Albanians.

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Definitions:

Divestment Ritual

The process of getting rid of belongings, symbolically removing their value, often as part of transitioning to a new life stage.

Iconic Transfer Rituals

Symbolic rituals through which cultural meanings are transferred onto products or services, usually through advertising or branding.

Separation Rituals

Activities or ceremonies that mark the transition of an individual from one role, status, or phase of life to another.

Divestment Ritual

A divestment ritual involves the symbolic removal of value or identity from an object, often as part of disposing of personal possessions.