Compare and contrast the Roman empire with the Byzantine empire. List two differences, and at least one similarity. Cite the lesson or textbook to support your answer. In one sentence.
The Roman Empire and the Byzantine Empire had different forms of government, with the Roman Empire being a republic and the Byzantine Empire being an autocracy, but both had a strong emphasis on Christianity; for example, according to the textbook "World History: Patterns of Interaction", the Roman Empire adopted Christianity as its official religion in the 4th century CE (Source: McDougal Littell, World History: Patterns of Interaction).
