What were the features of Byzantine culture? Why were literate people appreciated in Byzantium?

1) What were the features of Byzantine culture? 2) Why were literate people appreciated in Byzantium? What and how was taught in the Byzantine school? 3) what role did books play in medieval Byzantium? 4) what outstanding Byzantine scholars do you know? what contribution to science did they make? 5) what influence did the culture of Byzantium have on the culture of the South Slavic peoples? what was original in the culture of the Slavs

1. Byzantium was part of the Roman Empire. For this reason, Byzantium has absorbed ancient culture. In addition, Byzantium was a Christian state, so Christianity also influenced the culture of the empire. The empire also absorbed the culture of the countries of the east with which it bordered.

2. Literate people could both work in the public service and teach children. Byzantine education was similar to Roman education. Wealthy families invited teachers to their homes, while less wealthy families sent their children to schools, where children listened to teachers.

3. Books played an important role in the life of Byzantium and were very expensive.

4. Procopius of Caesarea wrote the history of Byzantium during the reign of Justinian.

5. With the adoption of Christianity, the southern Slavs began to adopt the architecture and painting of the empire. The Slavs were able to preserve their language and customs.