Question

Directions: Your response needs to be at least 5-10 sentences (or more to thoroughly demonstrate an understanding of the topic) and should address all the aspects listed in the prompt below.

Question: What impact did the Byzantine empire have on the development of early Russian culture? Support your answer with at least two examples. You MUST use complete sentences in your answer.

Answer 1

Orthodox Christianity is the main religion in Russia today. The Russian title “Czar” comes from the Roman and Byzantine term “Caesar.” The curved domes of Russian architecture were influenced by Byzantine designs. Russia's Cyrillic alphabet was created by the Orthodox missionaries from the Byzantine Empire.