Objective: Compare and contrast the two kingdoms of Byzantium and northwestern Europe, or more precisely the Empire of Charlemagne.

In this discussion exercise, you will compare these two kingdoms and the way in which they developed from each other. Please consider the following in your discussion:

Justinian's actions that propelled the Roman Empire to divide.
Elements that stabilized Byzantine Empire vs. the elements that stabilized Charlemagne's Empire.
The role of Christianity in both empires.