Question

Which emperor formed a new style by combining ancient Roman styles with Byzantine style?
A) Lothair
B) Charlemange
C) Arnulph
D) Lambert

Answer 1

Hint: The architecture of the Byzantine Empire, also known as the Eastern Roman Empire, is known as byzantine architecture. This current style, known as Byzantine, incorporates the Corinthian and Ionic styles and originated during the Late Byzantine Empire, mostly in Rome, with increasingly exotic domes.

Complete answer:
Now let us look into th given options:
Option A) Lothair: Lothair is a Frankish emperor who was prevented by his brother in his effort to obtain absolute control of the Frankish lands. His father was the son of Charlemagne, the rightful Emperor. Hence, this option is incorrect.
Option B) Charlemange: Charlemagne (742-814), also known as Charles the Great, was a Frankish king from 768 to 814 and emperor of the West from 800 to 814. He founded the Holy Roman Empire, boosted European economic and political activity, and supported the Carolingian Renaissance cultural revival. He also formed a new style by combining ancient Roman styles with Byzantine style. Hence, this option is correct.
Option C) Arnulph: Arnulf of Carinthia overthrew his son, Emperor Charles the Fat, and became the Carolingian king of East Francia from 887, the disputed King of Italy from 894, and the disputed Holy Roman Emperor from February 22, 896 until his death in Regensburg, Bavaria. Hence, This option is incorrect.
Option D) Lambert: Lambert (c. 880 – 15 October 898) was King of Italy from 891 to 894, Holy Roman Emperor from 892 to 894, and Duke of Spoleto and Camerino (as Lambert II) after his father's death. He was born in San Rufino, the son of Guy III of Spoleto and Ageltrude. In the Carolingian tradition, he was the last king to issue a capitulary. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Therefore, the correct option is B) Charlemange.

Note: The architecture of the Byzantine Empire, also known as the Eastern Roman Empire, is known as Byzantine architecture. The Byzantine Empire lasted from 330 AD, when Constantine the Great relocated the Roman capital to Byzantium, which later became Constantinople, until 1453, when it fell.