Question

Analyze the extent to which the Byzantine Empire was a continuation of the old roman empire.

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(give 2 main talking points)

Answer 1

Emperors such as Justinian and Constantine made successful reforms and helped keep the empire alive. It expanded in size throughout its existence and also grew in wealth, trade, and agriculture. The Byzantine Empire took what was left of the old Roman Empire and transformed it into something new and successful.

Answer 2

The Byzantine Empire was the eastern continuation of the Roman Empire after the Western Roman Empire's fall in the fifth century CE. ... Changes: The Byzantine Empire shifted its capital from Rome to Constantinople, changed the official religion to Christianity, and changed the official language from Latin to Greek.