200k views
5 votes
Following the 4th century BC, what became the dominant language in the Middle East?

A) Persian


B) Latin


C) Greek


D) Demotic Egyptian


E) Aramaic

User TheIV
by
5.4k points

1 Answer

6 votes
Answer: B) Latin

Step-by-step explanation:
The Roman Empire ruled the Middle East in the 4th century BC, and Latin was the officially recognized language.
Although Greek, Aramaic, Syriac and other mid-eastern languages were used, the Roman Emire as the ruling power used Latin for official business even in conquered territories.

User Lorefnon
by
5.9k points