Byzantine Empire (Noun)
Meaning
A continuation of the Roman Empire in the Middle East after its division in 395.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- The Byzantine Empire played a crucial role in the development of Eastern Orthodox Christianity after its split from the Western Roman Empire in 395 AD.
- At its peak, the Byzantine Empire spanned three continents and had significant cultural, economic, and military influence on its neighbors.
- After the division of the Roman Empire in 395 AD, the Byzantine Empire became a dominant power in the Mediterranean, controlling the city of Constantinople as its capital.
- Constantine's reign laid the groundwork for the rise of the Byzantine Empire, shifting the power base of the Roman Empire from Rome to Constantinople.
- Justinian's efforts led to the revival of the Byzantine Empire during the 6th century AD, enabling the reunification of several provinces in Italy, Africa, and the eastern Mediterranean under the imperial flag.