Question

The Byzantine Empire was a continuation of which powerful ancient empire?

Answer 1

The Byzantine Empire was a continuation of the Roman Empire. The Byzantine Empire was founded in 330 AD by Emperor Constantine the Great and lasted until 1453 AD. It was centered in Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul) and was the eastern half of the Roman Empire. The Byzantine Empire was known for its art, architecture, and culture, and was a powerful force in the Mediterranean region for over a thousand years.

Answer 2

The Byzantine Empire was a continuation of the Eastern Roman Empire (also known as the Roman Empire). When the Western Roman Empire fell in 476 AD, the Eastern Roman Empire (or Byzantine Empire) continued to thrive for another thousand years until it fell to the Ottoman Turks in 1453 AD. While the Byzantine Empire had its own unique identity and culture, it was deeply rooted in the traditions, language, and institutions of ancient Rome.

Answer 3

The Byzantine Empire was a continuation of the Eastern Roman Empire. When the Western Roman Empire fell in 476 AD, the Eastern Roman Empire, centered around the capital city of Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul, Turkey), continued to thrive for nearly a millennium. The term "Byzantine Empire" is a later designation; the people of the empire themselves referred to it as the Roman Empire, and it retained many aspects of Roman culture, governance, and administration throughout its existence. The Byzantine Empire encompassed the eastern portion of the original Roman Empire and developed its own distinct identity while preserving certain Roman traditions.