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It was because Greek was the lingua franca of the eastern Mediterranean and because this empire was centred on Greece. Constantinople, its capital, was in Greece. Moreover, the lands to the north of Greece, in the Balkan Peninsula, where Latin was the main language, were lost to Slavic invasions.
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What language did the byzantine and the western empire speak?
Both parts of the empire spoke Latin and the educated spoke Greek. However the Byzantine part tended to use Greek more than the western. This was probably because there were many diverse languages in the eastern area and Greek was the common language that they used for diplomacy and trade.Both parts of the empire spoke Latin and the educated spoke Greek. However the Byzantine part tended to use Greek more than the western. This was probably because there were many diverse languages in the eastern area and Greek was the common language that they used for diplomacy and trade.Both parts of the empire spoke Latin and the educated spoke Greek. However the Byzantine part tended to use Greek more than the western. This was probably because there were many diverse languages in the eastern area and Greek was the common language that they used for diplomacy and trade.Both parts of the empire spoke Latin and the educated spoke Greek. However the Byzantine part tended to use Greek more than the western. This was probably because there were many diverse languages in the eastern area and Greek was the common language that they used for diplomacy and trade.Both parts of the empire spoke Latin and the educated spoke Greek. However the Byzantine part tended to use Greek more than the western. This was probably because there were many diverse languages in the eastern area and Greek was the common language that they used for diplomacy and trade.Both parts of the empire spoke Latin and the educated spoke Greek. However the Byzantine part tended to use Greek more than the western. This was probably because there were many diverse languages in the eastern area and Greek was the common language that they used for diplomacy and trade.Both parts of the empire spoke Latin and the educated spoke Greek. However the Byzantine part tended to use Greek more than the western. This was probably because there were many diverse languages in the eastern area and Greek was the common language that they used for diplomacy and trade.Both parts of the empire spoke Latin and the educated spoke Greek. However the Byzantine part tended to use Greek more than the western. This was probably because there were many diverse languages in the eastern area and Greek was the common language that they used for diplomacy and trade.Both parts of the empire spoke Latin and the educated spoke Greek. However the Byzantine part tended to use Greek more than the western. This was probably because there were many diverse languages in the eastern area and Greek was the common language that they used for diplomacy and trade.
Why time passed the byzantine empire became less roman and more?
The Byzantine Empire was the eastern part of the Roman Empire which continued to exist for nearly 1,000 years after the fall of the western part of this empire. The educated elites of part of the empire spoke Greek because before its conquest by Rome it had been ruled by Greek states. After the fall of the western part of the empire, this part lost its ties with Rome and with the Latin language. It became increasingly Greek in character and language. It became more so when it lost most of its non-Greek territories due to invasions by the Arabs and the Slavs.
Why did the byzantine empire became more Greek than roman?
because the Byzantines preferred the Greek language
What language did people in the byzantine empire speak?
In the Byzantine Empire, the primary language spoken was Greek, particularly in its later stages, as the empire evolved from its Roman roots. Latin was also used, especially in legal and administrative contexts, particularly during the earlier years of the empire. Over time, as the empire became more culturally Greek, the use of Latin declined significantly. Other languages, such as Arabic and various Slavic languages, were also present due to the empire's diverse population and interactions with neighboring regions.
What shaped the Byzantine culture?
The Byzantine Empire was the continuation of the Roman Empire. Byzantine is a term which has been coined by historians to indicate the eastern part of the Roman Empire after the fall of the western part. The latter fell under the weight of the invasions by the Germanic peoples. The latter continued for nearly 1,000 years. The people in question called their empire Roman Empire. The Byzantine heritage was classical (Greco-Roman) culture. After the fall of Rome it became more Greek in character. Greek replaced Latin as the official language. Orthodox Christianity played a deep role in shaping Byzantine culture
How did the Byzantine Empireinfluence Greek culture?
The Byzantine Empire was the name given to the eastern half of the Roman Empire when it was split in two to make it more manageable. They didn't call it that - we do so now for convenience after it's capital Byzantium, which was renamed Constantinople after its emperor Constantine the Great.The eastern Empire was always Greek - it incorporated all the eastern Greek cities and territories in the east which Rome had incorporated within its empire in the 2nd and 1st Centuries BCE. So it's culture was always Greek, including language. Latin was spoken by Roman administrators, and it thought itself as Roman, but it was thoroughly Greek; even the Jewish upper classes spoke Greek, dressed in Greek style, had Greek theatre and had operations to reverse circumcision so they didn't look mutilated at the baths.When the western Roman Empire was taken over by the Germanic and other peoples, the Roman Empire was the Greek-cultured eastern part which survived for another thousand years until Turkish takeover.
In what ways were the Byzantine and Islamic civilization different from the civilization developing in western Europe?
The Byzantine Empire was the first Christian empire. It was in territory that now is called Turkey. The Byzantine Empire was formed from the remnants of the Roman Empire. The Byzantines were also slightly less brutal then their predecessors.
Was Constantine the last to speak Latin?
No. The last Roman Emperor to speak Latin was Justinian I of the Byzantine Empire who ruled more than two centuries after Constantine.
What culture influence Byzantine civilization?
The Byzantine civilization was influenced by the Roman administration since it was the East Roman Empire at the begining [330 AD] and the ancient Greek culture since all the citizens were ancient Greek educated.
How did the Byzantine empire became the new Rome?
The Byzantine Empire was really just another name for the Eastern Roman Empire. The Byzantine Greeks called themselves Rhomaoi (Romans) and their Empire the Roman Empire. They saw themselves as the continuation of the Roman Empire and never used the term "Byzantine" to describe themselves.There was no one clear period when the Eastern Roman Empire became the Byzantine Empire. Instead it happened in stages - a pagan, Latin empire based around Rome became a Christian Greek-speaking empire based around Constantinople.In 330, Constantine the Great moved the capital of the Roman Empire to Constantinople. There were a number of reasons for this. One was the fact the site of the city was an excellent defensive position. Secondly it was closer to the rich Eastern cities of the Empire, and also closer to the military outposts border with the Empire's main enemy, Persia.Constantine supported the introduction of Christianity from Constantinople as well - the city of Rome still had many pagan temples and was not as suitable for the purpose.The eastern half of the Empire spoke Greek as its working language instead of Latin, because Greeks had dominated the area for centuries before the rise of Rome.While Constantinople and the Eastern Empire maintained themselves, the Westen Empire was beset by barbarian invasions and by the collapse of urban life. The infantry armies of the Romans could not defend themselves against the barbarians who fought on horseback.With the collapse of the West, Greek langauge and culture became even more dominant in Constantinople. Christianity increased in power as well. The official Byzantine church would later become known as the Orthodox Church and is the ultimate origin of all of today's Orthodox churches.Latin and paganism gradually disappeared and were replaced by Greek and Christianity. The process was complete by the time Emperor Heraclius abolished the official use of Latin titles and language in 610.
What is slogan for byzantine empire?
You have to be more specific as to what you mean by the "Byzantine Empire". If you are asking about the eastern part of the Roman empire, which historians have dubbed "Byzantine" (after the city of Byzantium), be aware that there was no such thing. It was the Roman empire-- period. Historians used the term Byzantine when they were referring to the eastern parts of the Roman empire in order to differentiate between the two areas of the empire.
Did the Russians start using the Russian writing for a reason?
Russians use Cyrillic alphabet. It first appeared in Bulgarian Empire in the ninth or tenth century as a way to write down the Old Church Slavonic language. It was based on Greek uncial script with added letters to express sounds not found in Greek. Using Greek is more of a historic choice because East and South Slavs had much more ties with Byzantine Empire than with Western Europe which used Latin alphabet. (Greek was an official language in Byzantium)
