Rise of Christianity-
- Christians and jews were monotheistic religions
- this conflicted with roman beliefs
- persecution against both was common
- AD 313: Constantine has a battlefield conversion
- he issues the edict of Milan
- not only non persecution, but actual approval of Christianity, eventually making it the official religion of Rome.
- the roman empire and Christianity are now linked in power and influence
Decline of the roman empire-
- economic trade became risky
- military frontiers were hard to patrol, roman generals fought for control, soldiers loyalty declined and mercenaries appeared
- Greek- speaking east had more resources
- AD 324 Constantine becomes emperor over both halves of the empire
- moves the capital from Rome to Byzantium which was renamed Constantinople, where Asia met Europe which is now turkey.
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