Why was the Roman Empire divided into the Western and Eastern Empires?

A.

to make a concession to the Byzantine Empire

B.

to separate the Christian and ancient Roman religions

C.

to gain better control over the vast empire

D.

to protect the east from the barbaric invasions

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Penelope

3 July, 23:01

Why was the Roman Empire divided into the Western and Eastern Empires?

A.

to make a concession to the Byzantine Empire

B.

to separate the Christian and ancient Roman religions

C.

to gain better control over the vast empire

D.

to protect the east from the barbaric invasions

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Chanel Day · Answer 1

B

Explanation:

because there religion acceptance of christianity is what caused them to break apart and start controversial and political ways of doing things people were fighting so they separated into 2 and after one side was invaded and then the other side. knowing this the enemy could take advantage and bring their empire (s) down to make them fall.

Why was the Roman Empire divided into the Western and Eastern Empires?A.to make a concession to the Byzantine EmpireB.to separate the Christian and ancient Roman religionsC.to gain better control over the vast empireD.to protect the east from the barbaric invasions

Why was the Roman Empire divided into the Western and Eastern Empires?

A.

to make a concession to the Byzantine Empire

B.

to separate the Christian and ancient Roman religions

C.

to gain better control over the vast empire

D.

to protect the east from the barbaric invasions