The east/west facing eagle shown here was the symbol of the _________ Empire, which grew out of the part of the Roman Empire after the western half was conquered.
Responses
A AssyrianAssyrian
B ByzantineByzantine
C PersianPersian
D Sassanid
B Byzantine
The east/west facing eagle shown here was the symbol of the Byzantine Empire, which grew out of the part of the Roman Empire after the western half was conquered.
To determine the answer to this question, you can start by analyzing the given information about the eagle and the context provided.
The eagle is described as east/west facing and is said to be a symbol of an empire that emerged after the western half of the Roman Empire was conquered.
Now, let's analyze each option to see which one matches the given criteria:
A) Assyrian Empire: The Assyrian Empire does not match the given criteria. It is not directly linked to the Roman Empire nor did it emerge after the western half was conquered.
B) Byzantine Empire: The Byzantine Empire matches the given criteria. After the fall of the western half of the Roman Empire, the Byzantine Empire emerged as its eastern counterpart and endured for centuries. It is well-known for its use of the east/west facing eagle as a symbol.
C) Persian Empire: The Persian Empire does not match the given criteria. It predates the Roman Empire and is not directly linked to the Roman Empire's conquest or fall.
D) Sassanid Empire: The Sassanid Empire does not match the criteria given. It is an ancient Persian Empire which also predates the Roman Empire.
Based on the analysis, the correct answer is B) Byzantine. The Byzantine Empire emerged after the western half of the Roman Empire was conquered and adopted the east/west facing eagle as its symbol.