Muslim Empire vs. Byzantine Empire

<Tab/>For almost a decade, Europe's overall power declined immensely with the exception of two empires, which experienced Golden Age's throughout this time. Rome fell around 450 B.C. due to tax farming, no support of the people, a corrupt government, an unfaithful army, and the increased use of slave labor. As an effect of the decline of Rome and the Crusades, half of Rome developed into a new empire named the …

…control of Constantinople, they had all trading power. Muhammad conquered the Orthodox city and took over the trading center. With the loss of Constantinople, the Byzantine Empire finally fell. The last impact it had was shown during the Renaissance. The Muslims had taken control of the trading center of the Middle East and spread their religion throughout Europe and to India. Once in India, the Islam religion was combined with Hinduism to create a Sikhism.