What did the Byzantine Empire and Roman Empire have in common?

A.

They relied on trade with other cultures.

B.

Most of the people spoke Greek and kept Greek culture.

C.

They thought the patriarch should be given as much power as the pope.

D.

The government was a republic with three branches of government.

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Selah Cortez

20 December, 07:23

What did the Byzantine Empire and Roman Empire have in common?

A.

They relied on trade with other cultures.

B.

Most of the people spoke Greek and kept Greek culture.

C.

They thought the patriarch should be given as much power as the pope.

D.

The government was a republic with three branches of government.

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Clare Jones · Answer 1

In both, the Byzantine Empire and the Roman Empire, most of the people spoke Greek and kept Greek culture.

Option: (B)

Explanation:

Even after the fall of the great Roman Empire, the Byzantine Empire stood strong for around 1000 more years. Though the Byzantine Empire had an absolute monarchy, the administration of the Roman Empire and the Byzantine Empire had some similarities. The original language of the Byzantine Empire was Latin during its formation which was later changed to Greek by the Emperor owing to the popular demand.

What did the Byzantine Empire and Roman Empire have in common?A.They relied on trade with other cultures.B.Most of the people spoke Greek and kept Greek culture.C.They thought the patriarch should be given as much power as the pope.D.The government was a republic with three branches of government.