Following the 4th century BC, what became the dominant language in the Middle East?

A) Persian

B) Latin

C) Greek

D) Demotic Egyptian

E) Aramaic

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20 September, 20:21

Following the 4th century BC, what became the dominant language in the Middle East?

A) Persian

B) Latin

C) Greek

D) Demotic Egyptian

E) Aramaic

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Landen Graves · Answer 1

Answer: B) Latin

Explanation:

The Roman Empire ruled the Middle East in the 4th century BC, and Latin was the officially recognized language.

Although Greek, Aramaic, Syriac and other mid-eastern languages were used, the Roman Emire as the ruling power used Latin for official business even in conquered territories.

Following the 4th century BC, what became the dominant language in the Middle East?A) PersianB) LatinC) GreekD) Demotic EgyptianE) Aramaic

Following the 4th century BC, what became the dominant language in the Middle East?

A) Persian

B) Latin

C) Greek

D) Demotic Egyptian

E) Aramaic