What began the development of the two distinct European civilizations of the Western Roman Empire and the Eastern Byzantine Empire?

A. Leaders of the Catholic Church had a major disagreement in the seventh century.

B. In the sixth century, trade flourished in the eastern regions but not in the west.

C. In 395, the sons of Theodosius I each became emperor of part of the empire.

D. Around 400 C.E., Germanic tribes took over much of the empire's western territories.

Question

What began the development of the two distinct European civilizations of the Western Roman Empire and the Eastern Byzantine Empire?

A. Leaders of the Catholic Church had a major disagreement in the seventh century. 

B. In the sixth century, trade flourished in the eastern regions but not in the west.

C. In 395, the sons of Theodosius I each became emperor of part of the empire.

D. Around 400 C.E., Germanic tribes took over much of the empire's western territories.