The best known and widely used Maori art motifs are the koru and the spiral. The koru is basically a stalk with a bulb at one end. No one knows how it was first invented or who elaborated this versatile element of pattern.Koru-like motifs are present in the arts of ancient Asia, notably in the areas of Southern China and South-east Asia. They abound in the tribal arts of Melanesia.o one knows how it was first invented or who elaborated this versatile element of pattern. Koru-like motifs are present in the arts of ancient Asia, notably in the areas of Southern China and South-east Asia. They abound in the tribal arts of Melanesia.
After the Roman Empire fell, the remnant, the Eastern Empire came to be known as the Byzantine Empire. The Byzantine emperors called themselves Emperors of the Romans.   **Actually the answer above is a bit off the mark. Constantine was the Emperor who reunited the Empire.
It's been awhile since I've studied that part of the world, but I'd say C if I would be forced to make a choice, but I think a better answer would incorporate some of the other answers as well. When the Roman Empire split, Constantinople was the capital and the Eastern Empire turned into the Byzantine Empire.Emperor Constantine had moved the capital of the Roman Empire to Constantinople in 326.When the city was built, it was created to be a second Rome. The city was also able to avoid the invading hordes that conquered much of Rome due to its geographical location.And please don't use Wikipedia to do research.t's been awhile since I've studied that part of the world, but I'd say C if I would be forced to make a choice, but I think a better answer would incorporate some of the other answers as well. When the Roman Empire split, Constantinople was the capital and the Eastern Empire turned into the Byzantine Empire.