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.
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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).