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AP World History: Modern
Unit 2 – Networks of Exchange (1200-1450)
Topic 2.1
How did cultural intermingling along Silk Roads impact Byzantine Empire differently than Roman Empire?
Neither empires had any significant interaction or impacts through their positioning on silk roads owing to strong defense mechanisms against foreign intrusions.
Roman empire was more culturally diverse than Byzantine due to direct exposure via silk routes.
The Byzantine Empire became a hub for blending Eastern and Western cultures due to its location on Silk Roads while Roman Empire was relatively less influenced by eastern cultures.
Both empires remained unaffected by external influences despite their locations on the trading path.
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