WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Overview. Constantinople was the center of Byzantine trade and culture and was incredibly diverse. The Byzantine Empire had an important cultural legacy, both on the Orthodox Church and on the revival of Greek and Roman studies, which influenced the Renaissance.

Detailed explanation-2: -Byzantines were influenced strongly by both the Greek and the Roman cultures.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Byzantines developed their own political systems, religious practices, art, and architecture. These were all significantly influenced by the Greco-Roman cultural tradition but were also distinct and not merely a continuation of ancient Rome.

Detailed explanation-4: -Finally, the Byzantines continued to use Roman architectural techniques, including arches to create large domes, and the creation of cement. This allowed them to construct such marvels as the Hagia Sophia; an Orthodox Church in Constantinople that is often considered one of the most beautiful buildings ever built.