Was the Byzantine Empire the most powerful?

At the time of Justinian’s death, the Byzantine Empire reigned supreme as the largest and most powerful state in Europe.

Why was the Roman Empire so weak?

Invasions by Barbarian tribes The most straightforward theory for Western Rome’s collapse pins the fall on a string of military losses sustained against outside forces. Rome had tangled with Germanic tribes for centuries, but by the 300s “barbarian” groups like the Goths had encroached beyond the Empire’s borders.

What made the Byzantine Empire so great?

As it incorporated Greek and Christian culture, it transformed into a unique Byzantine culture. Additionally, the Byzantine Empire was influenced by Latin, Coptic, Armenian, and Persian cultures. Later on, it was influenced by Islamic cultures as well. Constantinople was an extremely diverse city.

Was the Byzantine Empire effective?

From the 7th to the 12th centuries, the Byzantine army was among the most powerful and effective military forces in the world – neither Middle Ages Europe nor (following its early successes) the fracturing Caliphate could match the strategies and the efficiency of the Byzantine army.

Was the Byzantine Empire the same as Rome?

The Byzantine Empire is actually just the Eastern Roman Empire by a modern name. They called themselves Roman and were the unbroken continuation of the Roman Empire. Look at this map.

How powerful was the Byzantine Empire in medieval Europe?

At the outset of the Middle Ages, the Byzantine Empire was arguably the most powerful state in the world, militarily and economically. By the high Middle Ages, the Byzantine Empire was begging the Holy Roman Empire for help defeating the Arabs and Turks. Things change from century to century.

How did the Eastern Roman Empire differ from the Western Roman Empire?

The eastern Roman Empire had the firm base of Constantinople, profitable trade routes, effective bureaucrats, secure food supplies, and enough wealth to buy security on land and sea. The western Roman Empire had none of the above.

How did Constantinople protect the rest of the Roman Empire?

Constantinople protected the rest of the Empire. Greece was exposed but until that city fell the rest of the Empire (the wealthy bits) were safe. This is why the barbarians never made it into Anatolia or beyond. You may notice that the East has a long border with the Persians.