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After the western Roman Empire fell to Germanic invaders in the fifth century A.D, the eastern part of the empire eventually became known as the ?

1. Byzantine Empire

2. Carthaginian empire

3. Islamic Empire

4. Persian Empire

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Byzantine Empire
The eastern half is became known as the Byzantine Empire which lasted until 1076 AD. The other empires are located in the Middle East and were not part of the Roman Empire.
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1. Byzantine Empire
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