Why did the Byzantine Empire mimic the Roman Empire when it came to government structure, military strength, and legal and tax codes?

Question

Question 10 options:

A)

The Byzantine Empire was a continuation of the Roman Empire.

B)

The Romans conquered the Byzantines and forced their systems upon them.

C)

The Romans and Byzantines were allied empires.

D)

The Byzantines and Romans shared ideas with each other to develop similar systems.

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

A) The Byzantine Empire was a continuation of the Roman Empire.

The Byzantine Empire, also known as the Eastern Roman Empire, considered itself to be the legitimate continuation of the Roman Empire. Its government structure, military organization, and legal codes were largely based on Roman traditions, which were adapted over time to meet the needs of the Byzantine state.