Question

What are some key differences between the Roman Empire and the Byzantine Empire?

Answer 1

The Byzantine empire was considered the Roman empire in it's time. The main difference is that the period we call the Byzantine empire is during the middle ages, and during the period where the empire capitol was located in Constantinople (while the "Roman" empire was earlier and based in Rome).. . The "split" of the two was caused by a 9th Century rift that caused the empire to split into an Eastern Roman Empire (which would become known as the Byzantine Empire) and the Western, which was still centered in Rome and was an attempt to legitimize a new emperor supported by the Pope and Germanic tribes. While the Eastern portion would go on to continued growth, and occasional reconquest of the Western portion, the West basically slowly faded away.

Answer 2

different culture

Answer 3

uhh...well depends on the time period. around 1050 and later, the Byzantine empire was in its day, but the Roman empire didnt even really "exist" because it was fragmented into other kingdoms and wasnt really...an empire. the Byzantine empire did exist, and Alexius Comnenus was the emperor of the Byzantine empire at around 1095 or so (around the time of the first Crusade).. . the Byzantine empire around the crusade was mainly Greek Orthodox, whereas what was fragmented Roman empire was Roman Catholic. obviously, both were Christian, but if i remember correctly the Byzantine empire didnt recognize the pope as the head of the church.