In Contrast to the West, the Eastern Empire

question 5

Multiple Choice

In contrast to the West, the Eastern Empire:

• A) successfully fought off encroaching Islamic forces.
• B) continued the Roman culture in Constantinople.
• C) developed a culture with great centers of learning.
• D) failed to convert the barbarians to Christianity.
• E) remained loyal to the papacy.

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