After Constantine's death, what happened to the Western and Eastern Empires?

• A. The Western Empire declined while the Eastern Byzantine Empire grew
• B. The Western Empire grew while the Eastern fell
• C. Both collapsed immediately
• D. The Western Empire expanded into the Eastern territories

Answer: (A)

After Constantine died, the empire effectively split into two halves, a Western and an Eastern portion. The Western Roman Empire faced mounting pressure from Germanic groups and internal troubles, leading to a steady decline and eventually falling centuries later. The Eastern Roman Empire, centered at Constantinople, stayed more stable and wealthy, preserving imperial governance and thriving for much longer, eventually becoming what historians call the Byzantine Empire. So, the West declined while the East endured and grew in strength relative to the West.