Who was the first emperor of the Byzantine Empire?
Augustus
Justinian I
Constantine I
Theodosius I
Answer
Constantine I, also known as Constantine the Great, is considered the first emperor of the Byzantine Empire. He reigned from 306 to 337 AD and played a crucial role in the empire's formation by reorganizing the Roman Empire, making Constantinople the capital, and legalizing Christianity.
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