Question

What did the Byzantine Empire give Russia?

Answer 1

The Byzantine Empire gave Russia the Greek Orthodox Greek religion and the concepts of a empire and Caesar as a ruler.

Explanation:

The Greek Orthodox Church exported to Russia from the Byzantine or Eastern Roman Empire dominated Russia until the Communist Revolution. Even today the Greek Orthodox Church has significant influence on Russia.

The concept of an Empire has inspired Russia to expand its influence and control vast territories. The Soviet Union aspired to rule a large segment of the world. The concept of an empire motivated the Soviet Union to take over Eastern Europe.

The name of the leading Russian leaders was derived from the Roman word Caesar. The Ruler of the Russian Empire was a Caesar.