It was known as Roman Empire or simply Romania to its inhabitants. The major contribution of the Byzantine empire is the preservation of the Greek language and culture. Greek philosophy, ethics and science became a foundation of the Western civilization.
Thanks to the Byzantines, ancient and early medieval Greek works of astronomy, philosophy and mathematics were transmitted to the Arab world. Byzantium turned into a major learning center at the beginning of the Middle Ages. Though it isn´t accounted for many innovations or discoveries, the Byzantine Empire served as vehicle of transmission of the classical culture, laying the ground for later innovator and inventors. Much of its science and philosophy was based on Christian theology. A major heritage in archictecture is the Haga Sophia cathedral, splendid and magnificent; it was designed by mathematicians/architects Isidore and Anthemius. Much later, it was turned into a large mosque by the Turks and so it remains until today. Byzantium also served as a means of transmission of Arabic culture and learning for Europe.
Pitiful is the meaning of pathetic in this sentence because the cat is fully soaked in the rain which is a pitiful scenery. It make Natalee very emotional and sad. There are some people who can't see animals in difficulty and when they see it, they become emotional and sad. There are also some more meanings of the word pathetic such as moving and touching etc.
The Chinese first emperor united China by force. He governed by the concept of legalism which advocated clear rules and heavy penalties as a way of enforcing the state authority. On the other hand the Roman emperors ruled with a concept of people are good and therefore need to be good.
