Although the people of the Byzantine Empire considered themselves Roman, the East was influenced by Greek culture, rather than the Latin of the West. People spoke Greek and wore Greek-styled clothing... The Byzantine Empire was influenced by the Hellenistic culture created by the conquests of Alexander the Great.
They could not have grown crops from the fresh wet soil and they couldn't travel along the river as good.
The development of the Caste System affects society in India; was to =========> Ensured equality among men, and women of the same class. Ensured job specialization among people, and Provided a stable social structure.
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