1. What is Goldstein's theory on the importance of the way a people defines itself? (In other words, summarize her theory.)

2. Apply this theory to explain the significance of the division of the Roman Empire after 395.

3. How did warfare between the Byzantine and Persian Empires affect the way in which elites in both empires defined their respective states and societies from the fourth century to the eighth century?

4. How did the ways in which Byzantine elites redefined their state and society impact Jewish communities living in the Byzantine Empire?

5. How did the ways in which Persian elites redefined their states and societies impact Jewish communities living in the Persian Empire?

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Christine Morrison

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9 February, 08:43

1. What is Goldstein's theory on the importance of the way a people defines itself? (In other words, summarize her theory.)

2. Apply this theory to explain the significance of the division of the Roman Empire after 395.

3. How did warfare between the Byzantine and Persian Empires affect the way in which elites in both empires defined their respective states and societies from the fourth century to the eighth century?

4. How did the ways in which Byzantine elites redefined their state and society impact Jewish communities living in the Byzantine Empire?

5. How did the ways in which Persian elites redefined their states and societies impact Jewish communities living in the Persian Empire?

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Moises Riley · Answer 1

1. Goldstein's theory is based on the idea that the people are one organism and that laws that govern each part of the organism also govern the entire organism.

2. The Roman empire has so big that it could not function as a single organism. Eventually, it was divided according to which laws applied to the people living in certain areas.

3. The resulting government rule was very distinct from each other if not opposite.

4. The Byzantine elites proved to be a strong force in the Empire which made the Jews wary.

5. The Persian elites provided the Jews confidence and peace of mind against the Byzantine empire.