You will write a 2 to 3 page essay in which you explain the importance of Byzantium to the Medieval world. Your essay should include the following:
- Clear thesis statement making a claim about Byzantium and its relationship to the rest of medieval Europe (including Russia), Asia, and Africa
- Well-developed body paragraphs with strong topic sentences that relate to the thesis statement
- Specific examples to support the claim of the thesis either paraphrased or quoted from research
- Correct MLA documentation of information
- Distinct introduction and conclusion paragraphs
- Correct grammar and sentence structure
Your essay should be formatted according to MLA guidelines, and include a Works Cited page at the end.