Byzantine Empire

1. What was the Byzantine Empire known for?
2. Is Byzantine Empire Greek or Roman?
3. Why did Byzantine Empire fall?
4. Is Russia the Byzantine Empire?

What was the Byzantine Empire known for?

The most important legacy of the Byzantine Empire is the preservation of Greek and Roman civilization during the Middle Ages. Byzantine civilization blended Christian religious beliefs with Greek science, philosophy, arts, and literature. They also extended Roman achievements in engineering and law.

Is Byzantine Empire Greek or Roman?

The Byzantine Empire ( Greek name: Βασιλεία τῶν Ρωμαίων - Basileia tōn Romaiōn) is the term conventionally used since the 19th century to describe the Greek-speaking Roman Empire of the Middle Ages, centered around its capital of Constantinople.

Why did Byzantine Empire fall?

Civil wars. Probably the most important single cause of Byzantium's collapse was its recurrent debilitating civil wars. Three of the worst periods of civil war and internal infighting took place during Byzantium's decline.

Is Russia the Byzantine Empire?

In recent history, historians are reclaiming this Byzantine history and its Russian legacy. Under Vladimir Putin, Russia's history has been largely Byzantine. Putin has associated Russia with Byzantium in ways that are apparent to countries with an Orthodox legacy, but not necessarily clear to the rest of the world.