what is the byzantine empire?

Answer 1

simple answer

the byzantine empire was created out of the eastern half of the roman empire. rome split in two and that was the result.

longer answers

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Byzantine_empire

Answer 2

The Byzantine Empire is the term conventionally used since the 19th century to describe the Greek-speaking Roman Empire of the Middle Ages, centered around its capital of Constantinople. In certain specific contexts, usually referring to the time before the fall of the Western Roman Empire, it is also often referred to as the Eastern Roman Empire. To its inhabitants, the Empire was simply the Roman Empire and its emperors continued the unbroken succession of Roman emperors. During much of its history it was known to many of its Western contemporaries as The Empire of the Greeks due to the increasing dominance of its Greek population and distinct culture.

Answer 3

it collapsed in 1453 when the turks took over.
(AGE OF EMPIRES 2)

constantinople (or present day Instabul) was the centre of the civilization. Were a very modern people.

Answer 4

It was founded by Constantine the Great.