Hans relatively isolation from other regions prevented commercial trade and influence from other civilizations. This is a contrast to the Roman Empire which had a very convenient location, to reach other regions in a short amount of time that had different and necessary resources. In conclusion, both Roman and Han Empires had a long and prosperous life through several centuries thanks to their similarities, but ultimately turned out to be superior the Roman Empire as a result of their geographic
Constantine the Great and the Beginning of Byzantium It is a matter of debate when the Roman Empire officially ended and transformed into the Byzantine Empire. Most scholars accept that it did not happen at one time, but that it was a slow process, and so late Roman history overlaps with early Byzantine history. Constantine I (“the Great”) is usually held to be the founder of the Byzantine Empire. He was responsible for two major changes that would help create a Byzantine culture distinct from the Roman past. First, he legalized Christianity, which had previously been persecuted in the Roman Empire.
Rome and Han China Rome and Han China were separated by thousands of miles which made them develop independently of each other, but they both managed to flourish at the same time. These Empires have impacted the world around them with their differences in technological developments, other differences they had can be seen through individual economic status and government ideas. A specific example could be the idea of choosing emperors in Rome based on republic ideas versus China which had emperors based on the Mandate of Heaven. While these empires had differences, they also had similarities some examples being agriculture as a main source of income, militaristic views, new religion developments, and patriarchal family structures. Having aggressive neighbors although being so far apart was one similarity in Han and Rome because in order to protect themselves from them they needed a strong military and also needed to build protecting walls.
Henry VII had been a skilled diplomat and kept England out of major European conflicts. Therefore, Henry VIII inherited a state that was united behind the monarch, a state that had a decent European reputation, a monarchy that was wealthier than it had been for centuries, nobility that had been tamed and made to work for the Crown and a system of government that was competent and effective. Weaknesses Henry VIII inherited Henry VII was unpopular with his subjects as he took a lot of money away from the people of England. His Tax Collectors, Empson and Dudley were also unpopular due to their tactics of getting more money. All were greedy.
This was implemented in order to emphasize the importance of religion throughout a state of government. Also, the Byzantine empire followed Eastern Orthodox Christianity which was very non-tolerant to non-christians. However, the Islamic empire was tolerant to a point. They allowed for non-muslims to believe it what they wanted, but they would have to pay an extra tax that muslims did not have to pay. The thought of a theocracy in the Byzantine empire helped them to thrive after being partitioned from the western Roman empire.
Trade between 8000 BCE and 1750 CE which was a period marked in time by exploration and imperialism, a global economy emerged in which Western Europe through commerce interacted and exchanged goods such as animals, food/spices, and even slaves. In Western Europe, during 8000-600 CE, Europe built and used roads that connected with other civilizations through the Silk Road. The Silk Road was the major trading center through all of Europe. Although, while Western Europe thrived on the trading economy, Eastern Europe went on a different path and traded very little with outside sources due to
The shrinking of the Christian faith in Asia and Africa left Europe, as one of the centers of Christendom. Without something to stand for or to believe in, many turned to Christianity to unify themselves. People felt the need of unity with all the chaos and confusion after the fall of the Western Roman Empire. Byzantium has no clear starting point, but some historians date it to 330 C.E. when Constantine established Constantinople as the new capital.
On the Silk Road, not only were goods being traded, culture, religious, philosophical and technological ideas were also being exchanged. The Silk Road originated from Xian during the Han Dynasty in China only trading silk with only Central Asian Tribe. As the Han Dynasty expanded the Silk Road expanded to the Mediterranean and then to Europe. There in Europe trade flourished during the Pax Romana due a uniform currency, safer roads from robbers, stably and prospering Roman Empire. But after the Han dynasty declined in , China became divided so the trading along the Silk road decreased.
The reign Ferdinand and Isabella was one which brought unity and stability both in government and in religion for Spain. Unlike the reigns of Charles and Philip, which were engulfed by economic problems, Ferdinand and Isabella held a continuously strong leadership as they brought the areas of Aragon and Castile together later furthering themselves in the Conquest of Granada and then placing the roots for the growth of the Spanish Empire with the discovery of Hispaniola. Without the accession of Ferdinand and Isabella Spain may have still been a country divided into states which could have led to Spain being of less significance both as a strong power in Europe but also a strong Christian power, with its continual control and inflexibility about religion within
The Eastern Orthodox however has more political rule, with the patriarch and bishops heading the church as a group. The next significant difference amid the two churches is the political side of the organizations, and who controls that. Within the Roman Catholic Church, the Pope has all of the power and control over the emperor and other leaders. The Eastern Orthodox is less religiously authoritative, with the emperor of the region claiming all supremacy over everyone. Some minor differences between these two religions are the holidays, typical daily life, and relationship guidelines.