Title: Roman and Byzantine Empires
Main Idea: Comparison and Contrast
[Main Circle: Roman Empire]
- Capital: Rome
- Size and Extent: Vast, spanning Europe, Africa, and Asia
- Government: Republic to Empire (Emperor)
- Religion: Pagan (Later Christianity)
- Language: Latin
[Subcircle: Characteristics]
- Architecture: Colosseum, Aqueducts, Roman Roads
- Law: Twelve Tables, Code of Justinian
- Engineering: Engineering marvels, e.g., Roman Baths
- Trade: Extensive trade network, including the Silk Road
- Decline: Internal conflict, invasions of barbarian tribes
[Main Circle: Byzantine Empire]
- Capital: Constantinople
- Size and Extent: Primarily Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East
- Government: Absolute Monarchy (Emperor)
- Religion: Eastern Orthodox Christianity
- Language: Greek
[Subcircle: Characteristics]
- Architecture: Hagia Sophia, Byzantine mosaics
- Law: Corpus Juris Civilis, Justinian's Code
- Engineering: Advanced siege technology, Building grandeur
- Trade: Control of vital trade routes (Black Sea, Silk Road)
- Decline: Ottoman conquest of Constantinople (1453)
Commonalities:
- Roman origins and legacy
- Both empires practiced Christianity
- Use of Roman law as a foundation
Differences:
- Geographical extent and influence
- Capitals differed (Rome vs. Constantinople)
- Government structure (Republic vs. Monarchy)
- Religions (Paganism vs. Eastern Orthodox Christianity)
- Dominant language (Latin vs. Greek)
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create a double bubble thinking map to compare and contrast the Roman and Byzantine Empires. super simple 7th grade level
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