Question

Both the Roman and Byzantine Empires were motivated by_____ input area and protecting themselves from future ______ However, the Roman Empire under Trajan was motivated by _______ factors while the Byzantines under Justinian I were motivated by trying to stop ______ persecution.

Answer 1

Both the Roman and Byzantine Empires were motivated by territorial expansion and protecting themselves from future invasions. However, the Roman Empire under Trajan was motivated by economic factors, while the Byzantines under Justinian I were motivated by trying to stop religious persecution.