Which options best describe similarities of the byzantine and arab empires? (select all that apply.) one man was responsible for each empire’s religion; constantine instituted christianity, and muhammad instituted islam. greek gods influenced religious practices; the greek god apollo was discussed in christianity, and aphrodite was discussed in islam. religion unified both empires; christianity unified the byzantine empire, and islam unified the arab empire. scriptures dictated moral behavior; the bible dictated byzantine moral behavior, and the koran dictated muslim moral behavior.

The correct answers are A) One man was responsible for each empire’s religion; Constantine instituted Christianity, and Muhammad instituted Islam, C) Religion unified both empires; Christianity unified the Byzantine Empire, and Islam unified the Arab Empire, and D) Scriptures dictated moral behavior; the Bible dictated Byzantine moral behavior, and the Koran dictated Muslim moral behavior.

The Byzantine Empire was part of the Roman Empire and was divided in 395 AD and still followed the Christian principles established by Emperor Constantine in Rome. The capital city of the Byzantine Empire was Constantinople and the official language changed from Latin to Greek.

The Muslim nation was unified by Islam through the teachings of Prophet Mahoma and the Quran.