The Roman Empire, Continued

The Roman Empire, Continued

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Social Studies, History

11th Grade - University

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The video explores the Byzantine identity, emphasizing its self-perception as a continuation of the Roman Empire, with Constantinople as the 'New Rome.' It highlights the continuity of Roman institutions and law, particularly through Justinianic law, which preserved knowledge of earlier Roman legal practices. The video also discusses the significant Greek influence in the Eastern Roman Empire, a legacy of Alexander the Great's conquests, making Greek the language of administration and power.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the Byzantine Empire view itself in relation to the Roman Empire?

As a rival to the Roman Empire

As a continuation of the Roman Empire

As a completely separate entity

As a temporary successor to the Roman Empire

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Constantinople referred to as in the context of the Roman Empire?

Old Rome

Eastern Rome

Third Rome

New Rome

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What aspect of Roman culture was continuously used and evolved in the Byzantine Empire?

Architectural styles

Legal system

Religious practices

Military tactics

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which language became dominant in the eastern part of the Roman Empire due to historical conquests?

Latin

Greek

Persian

Aramaic

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was Greek considered the language of power in the Byzantine Empire?

It was the language of the common people

It was used by the military

It was the language of religious texts

It was the language of administration and the educated elite