On tap for today,
Rome splits into two halves. How was it cut into two? Well as Maddie F. would say "with a pair of Caesars." chuckle, chuckle.
Seriously, the western half of Rome will keep its capital in the City of Rome. It will be governed by many different emperors after the split, some of them from Germanic tribes. They will retain Latin as their language, and the state religion will become what we know today as Roman Catholic. The bishop of Rome will take on the title of pope and will be separate from the emperor.
The eastern half will become known as the Byzantine Empire. It comes from the Greek area known as Byzantium. The state language will become Greek. Their Emperors will not only govern the government, but will also be in charge of the religious side of the house. The religion in the east becomes Greek Orthodox. The capital will be Constantinople which is know today as ................put on headphones and click here.
Today you will complete your notes and exit slip 6. Exit slip 6 is on my web page.
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