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What religion was proclaimed the state religion of the Roman Empire, marking a significant shift in its history?
What religion was proclaimed the state religion of the Roman Empire, marking a significant shift in its history?
- Judaism
- Islam
- Christianity (correct)
- Zoroastrianism
What event led to the division of the Roman Empire, creating a western and an eastern section?
What event led to the division of the Roman Empire, creating a western and an eastern section?
- The Great Schism
- The barbarian invasions
- A political decision to split (correct)
- The rise of Islam
Which empire continued to thrive after the western Roman Empire collapsed?
Which empire continued to thrive after the western Roman Empire collapsed?
- The Persian Empire
- The Ottoman Empire
- The Holy Roman Empire
- The Byzantine Empire (correct)
Which cultural legacy, besides Christianity, greatly influenced the development of Byzantine culture?
Which cultural legacy, besides Christianity, greatly influenced the development of Byzantine culture?
During what historical period did the Byzantine Empire exist?
During what historical period did the Byzantine Empire exist?
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Byzantine Era
Byzantine Era
The time period between the 5th and 15th centuries, during which the Byzantine Empire thrived.
Christian Cultural Space
Christian Cultural Space
The spread of Christianity across the Roman Empire led to a shared cultural space.
Hagiographic Texts
Hagiographic Texts
Hagiographic texts, biographies of saints, offer valuable insights into the lives, beliefs, and social context of people during the Byzantine era.
Division of the Roman Empire
Division of the Roman Empire
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Influence of Christianity in Byzantine Culture
Influence of Christianity in Byzantine Culture
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