In 1-2 short sentences, compare the motivations for territorial expansion between the Roman Empire under Trajan and the Byzantine Empire under Justinian I.(4 points)

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The Roman Empire under Trajan sought territorial expansion to consolidate power, enhance trade, and spread Roman culture across a vast region. In contrast, the Byzantine Empire under Justinian I aimed to restore the former glory of the Roman Empire, driven by a desire for political legitimacy and religious unity through reclaiming lost territories in the West.