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What was the general language and culture of the Byzantine Empire?
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∙ 12y ago
Even though they called themselves Romans, they spoke Greek. The capital city was Byzantium, and was renamed Constantinople after Emperor Constantine the Great, a Latin name, however the peoples of the eastern Roman Empire were Greeks, with a thin Roman overlay, which faded as the empire split into east and west, and the western empire was then taken over by the Goths , Vandals, Franks and other peoples
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∙ 7y ago
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∙ 6y agoThe Byzantines spoke Latin until the 7th century. After that, they spoke Greek.
The Byzantine Empire covered a large area with many different local dialects. The official language was Latin until the year 620 AD. After 620, the official language was changed to Greek although it was slightly different from the classical Greek.
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∙ 11y agoGreek. Byzantine is a term coined by modern historians in reference to the Eastern Roman Empire after the fall of the Western Roman Empire. As it lost most of its non-Greek territories as a result of the Arab invasion of the Middle East south of Turkey and Egypt and the Slav invasions of much of the Balkans, the empire became centred around Geece. Greek replaced Latin as the offical language of the empire.
The term Byzantine is derived from Byzantium, the Greek town that was turned into the capital of the east by Constantine the Great and was renamed Constantinople. It is used highlight the Greek character that the empire developed.
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∙ 12y agoThe general language and culture were Greek.
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∙ 10y agoThe dominant language of the Byzantine empire was Greek.
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∙ 6y agoThe predominant language was Greek, but Latin was also spoken.
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∙ 8y agoGreek
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Where did the Byzantine empire culture come from?
Greece
What shaped the Byzantine culture?
The Byzantine Empire was the continuation of the Roman Empire. Byzantine is a term which has been coined by historians to indicate the eastern part of the Roman Empire after the fall of the western part. The latter fell under the weight of the invasions by the Germanic peoples. The latter continued for nearly 1,000 years. The people in question called their empire Roman Empire. The Byzantine heritage was classical (Greco-Roman) culture. After the fall of Rome it became more Greek in character. Greek replaced Latin as the official language. Orthodox Christianity played a deep role in shaping Byzantine culture
Is it true or false the chief language of the byzantine empire was latin?
False. Both Latin and Greek were used in the early years of the empire, but Greek later became the dominant and main language of the Byzantine Empire.
Who had the most influence on the government culture and beliefs of the Byzantine Empire?
Justinian
What cultures were preserved by the byzantine empire?
The Byzantine Empire preserved the cultural heritage of the two place Greece and Rome.
Where did the Byzantine empire culture come from?
Greece
Language of the byzantine empire?
It is Greek
What was the language of the Byzantine?
Though the byzantine empire was ruled by roman low and roman political institutions and the official language was latin, greek was widely spoken and students received education in greek history, literature and culture. And as the centuries went by, greek language took its place in the public administration of the byzantine empire alongside with the latin and in many occasions it substituted it.
What shaped the Byzantine culture?
The Byzantine Empire was the continuation of the Roman Empire. Byzantine is a term which has been coined by historians to indicate the eastern part of the Roman Empire after the fall of the western part. The latter fell under the weight of the invasions by the Germanic peoples. The latter continued for nearly 1,000 years. The people in question called their empire Roman Empire. The Byzantine heritage was classical (Greco-Roman) culture. After the fall of Rome it became more Greek in character. Greek replaced Latin as the official language. Orthodox Christianity played a deep role in shaping Byzantine culture
What was the byzantine empire's culture and values?
cos #yolonstantine
How was culture revived during Justinians region?
Justinian the Great was a Byzantine emperor. He wanted to revive the culture and power of the Byzantine Empire.
What were the 3 achievements of the byzantine empire?
Their government, military, and their culture.
Is it true or false the chief language of the byzantine empire was latin?
False. Both Latin and Greek were used in the early years of the empire, but Greek later became the dominant and main language of the Byzantine Empire.
Who had the most influence on the government culture and beliefs of the Byzantine Empire?
Justinian
Which region had the greatest influence on the historical and culture development of the Byzantine empire?
it was Orthodox Christianity which had developed in the eastern part of the Roman Empire before its Byzantine period.
What do historians call the eastern roman empire?
Not sure what you mean by "new." Historically, it would be Byzantium. The Byzantine or Eastern Roman Empire began with the Roman Emperor Constantine I in the 4th Century CE; as Western Europe was collapsing into the Dark Ages, he moved the (his new) Roman capitol to the location of Byzantium in Turkey; to become the great city of Constantinople (known today as Istanbul). It continued on as the premier power center of civilization & culture of the Eastern Mediterranean for about a 1000 years, until it was conquered by the Ottomans...
What cultures were preserved by the byzantine empire?
The Byzantine Empire preserved the cultural heritage of the two place Greece and Rome.
