In what way did Constantinople maintain and spread European culture?

A.
the defeat of the Seljuk Turks
B.
the adoption and spread of Roman law and Christianity
C.
the conversion of the Persians to Orthodox Christianity
D.
the formation of the Holy Roman Empire

1 answer

B. the adoption and spread of Roman law and Christianity

Constantinople played a significant role in maintaining and spreading European culture through its adoption and promotion of Roman law and Christianity. As the capital of the Byzantine Empire, Constantinople preserved and transmitted various aspects of Greco-Roman culture, law, and religious practices, which significantly influenced the development of European civilization.