According to the map, which of the following cities was part of the Byzantine empire the longest?
(1 point)
Responses
Rome
Rome
Athens
Athens
Jerusalem
Jerusalem
Kiev
Based on the information provided, it cannot be determined which of the following cities was part of the Byzantine Empire the longest.
To determine which city was part of the Byzantine Empire the longest, we will need to examine the historical timeline of the Byzantine Empire. The Byzantine Empire was the eastern continuation of the Roman Empire, and it lasted for over 1,100 years, from 330 AD to 1453 AD.
Looking at the given options:
1. Rome: Rome was the capital of the Roman Empire, but it fell to barbarian invasions in 476 AD. It was not part of the Byzantine Empire for a significant period.
2. Athens: Athens was conquered by the Roman Empire in 146 BC and became part of the Byzantine Empire after the division of the Roman Empire in 395 AD. However, it was not a central city in the Byzantine Empire.
3. Jerusalem: Jerusalem was conquered by the Roman Empire in 63 BC but gained importance during the Byzantine period due to its religious significance. It remained under Byzantine control until the Islamic conquest in 638 AD but was not a major city in the empire.
4. Kiev: Kiev, now the capital of Ukraine, was never part of the Byzantine Empire.
Based on the information provided, none of the given cities was part of the Byzantine Empire for the longest period.