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The heritage of the so-called Byzantine Empire were the Greek and Roman civilisations.
The Byzantine Empire was the continuation of the Roman Empire. This term has been coined by historians to indicate the eastern part of the Roman Empire after the fall of the western part. This part of the Roman Empire continued to exist for nearly 1,000 years). The so-called "Byzantines" did not even know this term. They called their empire Imperium Romanum , Imperium Romanorum (Empire of the Romans) , or Romania in Latin or or Basileia Rhomaion, Arche ton Rhomaion or Rhomania , which were the same terms in Greek. The Term Romania was not related to the country which was later called Romania (it means land of the Romans).
The term Byzantine was chosen by a German historian in the 16th century as a derivation from Byzantium, a Greek city which evolved along Roman lines under Roman rule and which was then redeveloped, turned into an imperial capital and renamed Constantinople (City of Constantine) by the Roman emperor Constantine the Great in 330. It is used to indicate the fact that not long after the fall of the western part of the Roman Empire, this part of the empire became centred on Greece and Greek in character after it lost most of its non-Greek territories. Greek replaced Latin as the official language of this empire in 620, some 150 years after the fall of the western part. Both the terms Byzantine and Byzantine Empire became common in Western Europe in the 19th century.
The Byzantine Empire grew out of the Roman Empire. Roman law, customs and language were dominant factors for most of its existence. So in fields like philosophy, values, architecture and Christian beliefs it was a 'Western' State. It wasn't much influenced by later Western early medieval culture, such as it was, and most Byzantines considered that culture as little more than 'barbarian'.
Another 'line of defence' against later Western cultural influence was the fact that the Byzantine Empire was the very active Head of the Orthodox Church, while Western culture of the time was overwhelmingly influenced by Roman Catholic religion.
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What was one of the greatest legacies of the byzantine empire?
The lasting influences of the Byzantine empire was building the new Rome. Rome had influenced the political and social life of the Byzantine empire. Over time, the Roman influences faded and the Greek influences increased in the area. Between A.D. 500 and A.D. 1200, the Byzantines developed one of the world's most advanced civilizations.
What became the state religion of the byzantine empire?
The state religion of the Byzantine Empire, during the entire time we refer to it by that name, was Christianity.
Which religion became the strongest rival of Christianity in the Mediterranean area during the time of the Byzantine Empire?
Islam became a rival of Christianity in the Byzantine Empire.
What new church developed in the Byzantine empire?
The Byzantine form of Christianity was eventually called Orthodox. In 1056, the Roman and Byzantine churches split over a number of doctrinal controversies.
Were there cats in the time of the Byzantine empire?
Yes, cats have been around since the dawn of time.
What was one of the greatest legacies of the byzantine empire?
The lasting influences of the Byzantine empire was building the new Rome. Rome had influenced the political and social life of the Byzantine empire. Over time, the Roman influences faded and the Greek influences increased in the area. Between A.D. 500 and A.D. 1200, the Byzantines developed one of the world's most advanced civilizations.
Byzantine empire golden age?
The Golden Age of the Byzantine Empire is the period from about 641 to 1025. There were various advances in military strength, religious influence, and the arts during this time.
What was the time range of the byzantine empire?
it was a large empire that lasted a long time
Where in the world was the Byzantine Empire predominantly found?
The Byzantine Empire lies between Europe and Asia. The Eastern portion of the Byzantine Empire has had a number of shrinking borders since the beginning of its time.
How long was the time period of the Byzantine Empire?
It was founded in 330 AD and lasted until 1453 AD. It lasted for 1,123 years.
What became the state religion of the byzantine empire?
The state religion of the Byzantine Empire, during the entire time we refer to it by that name, was Christianity.
How did the byzantine empire last for a long time?
they tooted
Which religion became the strongest rival of Christianity in the Mediterranean area during the time of the Byzantine Empire?
Islam became a rival of Christianity in the Byzantine Empire.
What happened to the Byzantine empire's size over time?
decreased
Which religon became the strongest rival of Christianity in the Mediterranean area during the time of the Byzantine Empire?
Islam became the strongest rival of Christianity in the Byzantine Empire.
Vikings had kids with Greek women?
Yes, they had! At the time of Byzantine Empire!!
What happened after the fall of the roman empire and before the Renaissance?
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