Question

Identify and explain a political SIMILARITY between two of the following empires/kingdoms of the

post-classical period: Tang/Song China, the Byzantine Empire, the kingdoms of South Asia, Kievan Rus

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Identify part: Christianity in both Byzantium and Kievan Rus

Explanation: The prince of Kievan Rus at the time was looking for a way to unify his people and the Greek Orthodox religion of Byzantium presented a great opportunity to instill a common identity. The religion increased relations between the Byzantine Empire and Kievan Rus, which gave Rus a strategic advantage because it increased trade due to a river that connected the two lands. The political application is the way the governments used religion to unite and rule over their people to their advantage.

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