CIVILIZATION
ROMAN
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Christianity
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Islam
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Judaism
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Byzantine Empire influenced many cultures, primarily due to its role in shaping Christian Orthodoxy. The modern-day Eastern Orthodox Church is the second largest Christian church in the world. Orthodoxy is central to the history and societies of Greece, Bulgaria, Russia, Serbia, and other countries.
Detailed explanation-2: -Constantine I ( r. 324–337) reorganised the empire, made Constantinople the capital, and legalised Christianity. Under Theodosius I ( r. 379–395), Christianity became the state religion, and other religious practices were proscribed.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Empire gave rise to the Eastern Orthodox Church. This “Great Schism” created two separate branches of Christianity: the Roman Catholic Church in the West, and the Eastern Orthodox Church in the Byzantine East.
Detailed explanation-4: -The Christian Church of Constantinople became known as the Eastern Orthodox Church. The Byzantines used icons in their worship.