2.   While Roman Empire used military for offence, Byzantines developed defensive way of battle. Warfare

3.   In both Empires the emperor held all power with the senate only an advisory institution. Goverment

4.   Roman Empire was divided into provinces which were political, but Byzantine Empire was divided into themes which were based according to which area which army occupied. Ruling parts of empire

5.   While old romans believed in many gods, Byzantines already accepted Christianity. Religion

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