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Latin was the primary language in the Roman Empire, as it became widespread with the expansion of Rome's rule, the stationing of Roman troops and the increase of Roman settlements around the empire. Some areas of the empire saw the development of forms of Vulgar Latin, a mixture of Latin and the languages of the local natives - some of these have survived. Greek was an important language in the eastern part of the empire because the local elites were Greek-speaking. Many writings, particularly those of intellectuals the early Christians in this area were in Greek. Official documents in this area were either in Latin or Greek. The Roman elite's education was both in Latin and Greek and they spoke Greek fluently and often used this language.
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Why did the latin language spread to all parts of the roman empire?
Because the soldiers manning the out posts of the Roman Empire spoke/wrote in Latin as it was the official language of the Roman Empire... ergo if you wanted any association with the Roman Empire you had to know basic latin. Latin really caught on as being the one, uniform language of the whole Roman Empire
What happened to language after the roman empire fell?
Latin was the primary language during the empire but when it fell local dialects and accents took over and the beginnings of modern languages appeared.Latin was the primary language during the empire but when it fell local dialects and accents took over and the beginnings of modern languages appeared.Latin was the primary language during the empire but when it fell local dialects and accents took over and the beginnings of modern languages appeared.Latin was the primary language during the empire but when it fell local dialects and accents took over and the beginnings of modern languages appeared.Latin was the primary language during the empire but when it fell local dialects and accents took over and the beginnings of modern languages appeared.Latin was the primary language during the empire but when it fell local dialects and accents took over and the beginnings of modern languages appeared.Latin was the primary language during the empire but when it fell local dialects and accents took over and the beginnings of modern languages appeared.Latin was the primary language during the empire but when it fell local dialects and accents took over and the beginnings of modern languages appeared.Latin was the primary language during the empire but when it fell local dialects and accents took over and the beginnings of modern languages appeared.
Whose language is Roman?
Roman isn't a language itself but rather characterized people and culture associated with the Roman empire. During the time of the Roman empire Romans spoke Latin.
What was the official language of the Roman Empire?
The official language in the western Roman Empire was Latin. Latin was also the official language of the eastern part of the Roman Empire, together with Greek. This was because it was the language of the Romans.
What was Latin particularly used for?
Latin was the primary language of the Roman Empire and is still the language of the Roman Catholic Church. The Roman Empire was a major force in the world for several thousands of years, beginning with Romulus and Remus (according to myths) and stretching for a thousand years beyond the birth of Christ. Through Vatican II Latin was also the language used at all Catholic masses.
Architecture engineering law and language are legacies of which empire?
The Roman Empire.
What language made its way into the English language through the roman empire?
Latin derived words made their way into English through the Roman empire.
What was the language of the Byzantine?
Though the byzantine empire was ruled by roman low and roman political institutions and the official language was latin, greek was widely spoken and students received education in greek history, literature and culture. And as the centuries went by, greek language took its place in the public administration of the byzantine empire alongside with the latin and in many occasions it substituted it.
What language did Saint Cecilia speak?
Saint Cecilia is believed to have spoken Latin, as she lived in Rome during the 2nd century AD when Latin was the primary language of the Roman Empire.
Why is Roman language a legacie?
it is really important to the empire
What language did the Roman Empire teach the British?
Latin.
What language became common throughout the roman empire?
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