4.) Which of the following statements about the Byzantine Empire is the MOST accurate?
a.) it was a major competitor to the Roman Empire, eventually conquering much of its
territory
b.) from its beginnings as the Eastern Roman Empire, the Byzantine Empire was a
thoroughly Greek and Christian state.
c.) it was formed by invaders who conquered and replaced the old Roman Empire
d.) began as apart of the Roman Empire but eventually developed its own unique character

John locke viewed the social contract as a choice or "consent of the governed", where the people possess the power to change government. how did thomas hobbes see the social contract? man is born in chains, but can be set free through good deeds. man is born happy, but becomes more miserable as he ages. man is born poor, but can rely on other individuals for security. man is born selfish, but can give up some freedom in return for security provided by the government.