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The Church had a massive influence on the leadership and control of The Byzantine Empire, as the Clergy were highly respected by all, and were given freedom and someone part of the government, a good example being the Ecumenical Patriarch.

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Why did the byzantine empire have a blinding of cultures?

Yes, the Byzantine empire did have some blinding cultures.


What religion were most citizens of the byzantine empire?

Christians of some denomination - Orthodox mainly, but also Catholic, Coptic, etcetera.


What extent was the Byzantine Empire a continuation of the Roman Empire?

Yes. the Byzantine empire is just another name for the Roman empire when it was headquartered in the east. The citizens there considered themselves Romans and lived under Roman law and Roman customs.


Which religions was probably practiced by people in the Byzantine Empire?

AnswerGreek Orthodoxy AnswerThe name of the religion practiced in the Byzantine Empire was Eastern Orthodoxy. AnswerPrior to the Great Schism of the eleventh century, the Byzantine Empire was Catholic, and nominally under, or at least aligned with, the Church of Rome. After that point, it was on its own, and called Eastern Orthodox. There were other Churches also called Orthodox, as the Oriental Orthodox and Coptic Orthodox were. They are not the same and should not be confused with each other. The Eastern Orthodox Church is often simply called Orthodox, which obscures its relationship with other Orthodox Churches. The Greek Orthodox Church is part of the Eastern Orthodox Church, but in Byzantine times the distinction possibly did not exist.There are some links below.The "Eastern Orthodox" branch of Christianity was the main religion of the Byzantine Empire


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Why did the byzantine empire have a blinding of cultures?

Yes, the Byzantine empire did have some blinding cultures.


What religion were most citizens of the byzantine empire?

Christians of some denomination - Orthodox mainly, but also Catholic, Coptic, etcetera.


What extent was the Byzantine Empire a continuation of the Roman Empire?

Yes. the Byzantine empire is just another name for the Roman empire when it was headquartered in the east. The citizens there considered themselves Romans and lived under Roman law and Roman customs.


Which region Byzantine empire recapture?

The Byzantine Empire was able to recapture some of the western provinces of the Roman Empire. This reconquest took place from 533 to 548 under Justinian I.


Which religions was probably practiced by people in the Byzantine Empire?

AnswerGreek Orthodoxy AnswerThe name of the religion practiced in the Byzantine Empire was Eastern Orthodoxy. AnswerPrior to the Great Schism of the eleventh century, the Byzantine Empire was Catholic, and nominally under, or at least aligned with, the Church of Rome. After that point, it was on its own, and called Eastern Orthodox. There were other Churches also called Orthodox, as the Oriental Orthodox and Coptic Orthodox were. They are not the same and should not be confused with each other. The Eastern Orthodox Church is often simply called Orthodox, which obscures its relationship with other Orthodox Churches. The Greek Orthodox Church is part of the Eastern Orthodox Church, but in Byzantine times the distinction possibly did not exist.There are some links below.The "Eastern Orthodox" branch of Christianity was the main religion of the Byzantine Empire


What are some pros of the Iconoclastic Controversy in the Byzantine Empire?

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What are some characteristics of the byzantine empire?

They were very strong & had some good emperors. They are the continuation of Rome.


When did Christianity spread in the byzantine empire?

They attracted visitors to Constantinople merchant came to trade the byzantine people liked to show off their wealth and they impressed their visitors by ceremonies, glittering jewels and some rich clothes. The visitors brought all the products home with them to show others.


Which reign did the byzantine empire recapture?

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What were some cultural accomplishments of the byzantine empire?

Their biggest achievement was the preservation of European culture.


Who was Theodora and what were some of her contributions to the Byzantine Empire?

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Why did some people living in the Byzantine Empire dislike Justinian 1?

Nobody disliked him.