Question

which of the following are similarities between the classic roman empire and the new byzantine empire? choose all that apply.

□ they were both wealthy.

□ they both belonged to the exact same church.

□ the both had one emperor in charge who wielded absolute military power.

□ they both enjoyed spectacles and sport - such as chariot races.

Explanation:

1. "They were both wealthy": The Roman Empire had vast resources, and the Byzantine Empire (especially in its early period) was also prosperous due to trade and territory, so this is a similarity.
2. "They both belonged to the exact same church": The Roman Empire (Western) and Byzantine Empire (Eastern) later had a Great Schism, so they didn't belong to the exact same church. Eliminate this.
3. "They both had one emperor in charge who wielded absolute military power": Both empires had an emperor with significant military authority (though Byzantine emperors had more religious - political power too, the core idea of a single emperor with military control holds).
4. "They both enjoyed spectacles and sport - such as chariot races": Chariot races and public spectacles were common in both the Roman and Byzantine (which carried on Roman traditions) empires.

Answer:

A. They were both wealthy,
C. They both had one emperor in charge who wielded absolute military power,
D. They both enjoyed spectacles and sport - such as chariot races.