Unit 2 - Europe Through Time - Study Guide
8. Compare & Contrast the Byzantine Empire (A) & the Roman Empire(B). How were they different/alike? You can use the Venn Diagram below or create your own list. HINT: The middle circle should contain characteristics they share in commonI
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A) Byzantine Empire
B) Roman Empire
Similarities:
- Both empires had their capital in the city of Constantinople
- Both empires had a strong centralized government
- Both empires were influenced by Greek and Roman culture and traditions
- Both empires practiced Christianity as the dominant religion
- Both empires experienced periods of prosperity and decline
Differences:
- The Byzantine Empire was a continuation of the Eastern Roman Empire after the fall of the Western Roman Empire, while the Roman Empire encompassed both the eastern and western territories
- The Byzantine Empire had a predominantly Greek-speaking population, while the Roman Empire primarily spoke Latin
- The Byzantine Empire had a more complex bureaucracy and administrative system than the Roman Empire
- The Byzantine Empire focused on trade and diplomacy, while the Roman Empire was more focused on conquest and expansion
- The Byzantine Empire lasted for over 1,000 years, while the Roman Empire lasted for about 500 years.