Byzantine Empire: 600 - 1450 Regional and interregional interactions

The Byzantine Empire had strong regional and interregional interactions with many different cultures, largely due to its central location in the Mediterranean.

The Byzantine Empire interacted with the Islamic world, and this interaction was largely driven by the need for Byzantine goods, such as silk, to reach Islamic markets.

Byzantine culture was heavily influenced by the neighboring Slavic peoples, and this is evident in the language, architecture, and art of the Byzantine Empire.

The Byzantine Empire had strong diplomatic ties with the Papacy, which eventually helped them to establish a strong strategic alliance with the Franks.

Byzantine merchants were highly active in the Mediterranean, trading goods such as spices, wine, and other luxuries.

The Byzantine Empire was active in the Crusades, sending troops and resources in an attempt to reclaim the Holy Land.

The Byzantine Empire was highly active in the slave trade, and many of the slaves they acquired were used to work on their farms and in their cities.

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