How Did Byzantine Emperors Try to Limit the Influence of Non-Roman

question 27

Multiple Choice

How did Byzantine emperors try to limit the influence of non-Roman mercenaries?

• A) The emperors insisted that all mercenaries be housed on the outskirts of Constantinople.
• B) The emperors passed laws prohibiting intermarriage between tribesmen and Roman citizens.
• C) The emperors required the adoption of Byzantine culture as a prerequisite for advancement in the imperial army.
• D) The emperors enacted laws prohibiting Romans from wearing barbarian-style clothing such as furs and boots.

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