9H Building Off of the Past

Respond to the following question with specific details and in paragraph form.
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  1. As we have examined the Byzantine Empire and its development, we have noticed the presence of cultural components passed on from previous civilizations. With this in mind, why have civilizations referred to previous ones to establish/continue their own prosperity? Feel free to reference other civilizations that we might have not covered yet, as well.





Mr. Holyst
Social Studies Teacher, Department Chairperson
Wamogo Regional High School
Litchfield, CT