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Although we speak of the "fall" Rome, the Roman Empire did not disappear from the map in 476. This dramatic phrase is short for a long and slow process of change from one life to another. In fact, an emperor still ruled the eastern Roman Empire that was later named the Byzantine Empire, this would last for another 1000 years. The Byzantine Empire began with the Roman emperor Constantine in 330 and ended in 1453 when Constantinople falls to …

…popularly known as Justinian's Code. This massive collection included laws passed by Roman assemblies or decreed by Roman emperors, as well as the legal writings of Roman judges and a handbook for students. In conclusion, the Byzantine Empire was the "new Rome." This is proven from the similarities these empires had in field such as religion, where they both follow Christianity or in government, where they are ruled over by emperors who have complete control.