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Fall of the Western Roman Fall of the Western Roman EmpireEmpire
The Big IdeaThe Big Idea
Problems from both inside and outside caused the Problems from both inside and outside caused the Roman Roman Empire to split and the western half to collapseEmpire to split and the western half to collapse
712712
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Problems in the EmpireProblems in the Empire
bull Main Idea 1ndash Many problems threatened the Roman Empire leading
one emperor to divide it in half
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Problems in the EmpireProblems in the Empire
bull At its height the Roman Empire included all the land At its height the Roman Empire included all the land around the Mediterranean Seaaround the Mediterranean Sea
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Problems in the EmpireProblems in the Empire
bull Unfortunately the empire became Unfortunately the empire became too largetoo large to defend to defend against invaders or govern (rule) efficiently against invaders or govern (rule) efficiently
bull Some Emperors gave up territory because they feared the Some Emperors gave up territory because they feared the empire had become too large empire had become too large
Roman territories were like
American states
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Problems in the EmpireProblems in the Empire
bull Another problem Rome faced was a Another problem Rome faced was a lack of farmerslack of farmers Rome lost a lot of farmers Rome lost a lot of farmers because so many people were needed for the armybecause so many people were needed for the army
ndash This also led to This also led to disease and high taxesdisease and high taxes which also threatened which also threatened Romersquos survivalRomersquos survival
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Division of the EmpireDivision of the Empire
bull Emperor Emperor Diocletian divided the empireDiocletian divided the empire because it was too big for one person because it was too big for one person to rule to rule Diocletian
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Division of the EmpireDivision of the Empire
bull Emperor Constantine Emperor Constantine moved the empirersquos moved the empirersquos capital capital from the city of Rome to the from the city of Rome to the eastern city of Byzantium eastern city of Byzantium A mosaic of Constantine
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Division of the EmpireDivision of the Empire
bull The new capital city of Byzantium became known as The new capital city of Byzantium became known as Constantinople Power now resided in the Constantinople Power now resided in the eastern part of Romeeastern part of Rome
bull Power no longer resided in the western city of RomePower no longer resided in the western city of Rome
ByzantiumByzantium
ConstantinopleConstantinople
Welcome toWelcome to
SSPPQQRRWhat do you notice about the outlining part of Constantinople
What types of buildings do you notice
Itrsquos protected with walls
See the next slide
Life in Constantinople
Constantinople was the capital city of the Byzantine Empire
Constantinople was a bustling city where people of diverse backgrounds came to exchange goods and ideas
Most city life took place toward the eastern edge of town where the cityrsquos palace public stadium and most notable church were located
SSPPQQRR
Here is a scene from Constantinople
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Barbarian InvasionBarbarian Invasion
bull Main Idea 2Main Idea 2ndash Barbarians Barbarians invaded Rome in the 300s and invaded Rome in the 300s and
400s400s
German BarbariansGoths
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Barbarian InvasionBarbarian Invasion
bull Not long after Romersquos capital moved German Not long after Romersquos capital moved German barbarians raided the Roman Empire causing barbarians raided the Roman Empire causing wars between the Romans and the barbarianswars between the Romans and the barbarians
Roman soldiers
German Barbarians
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The Govern-ator
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger once stared in a movie about the Germanic Barbarians called Conan ndash The Barbarian
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Barbarian InvasionBarbarian Invasion
bull In the late 300s a new group from Central In the late 300s a new group from Central Asia called the Asia called the HunsHuns invaded Europe invaded Europe
ndash The Goths fled from the Huns and moved The Goths fled from the Huns and moved into the western part of Rome into the western part of Rome
Attila the Hun (below)
He is a Goth
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The Sacking of RomeThe Sacking of Rome
bull The Goths eventually destroyed the city of The Goths eventually destroyed the city of Rome after Rome quit paying them not to attack Rome after Rome quit paying them not to attack
ndash The Goths sacked or destroyed the city of Rome The Goths sacked or destroyed the city of Rome in 410 AD in 410 AD
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The Empire in ChaosThe Empire in Chaos
bull The Gothsrsquo victory encouraged other groups to The Gothsrsquo victory encouraged other groups to invade the western half of the empire including invade the western half of the empire including the Vandals and the Hunsthe Vandals and the Huns
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How many different invaders do you count 7 different invaders
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The Empire in ChaosThe Empire in Chaos
bull A Barbarian general overthrew the last weak emperor in A Barbarian general overthrew the last weak emperor in
Rome and named himself king in 476Rome and named himself king in 476
ndash This event is considered the end of the western Roman This event is considered the end of the western Roman Empire The Eastern part of Rome still stoodEmpire The Eastern part of Rome still stood
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Factors in the Fall of RomeFactors in the Fall of Rome
bull Main Idea 3Main Idea 3ndash Many factors contributed Many factors contributed
to Romersquos fall to Romersquos fall
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Factors in the Fall of RomeFactors in the Fall of Rome
bull The The large sizelarge size of the empire made it hard to govern of the empire made it hard to govern
bull Barbarian invasionsBarbarian invasions weakened the empire weakened the empire
bull CorruptionCorruption or the decay of peoplersquos values in politics led or the decay of peoplersquos values in politics led to inefficiency in government Bribes and threats were to inefficiency in government Bribes and threats were used to achieve goals used to achieve goals
bull Wealthy citizens began to leave Rome making life more Wealthy citizens began to leave Rome making life more difficult for those who remaineddifficult for those who remained
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14 Rome initially tried to stop 14 Rome initially tried to stop Christianity The religion then became Christianity The religion then became popular after some Roman Emperors popular after some Roman Emperors
converted to the religionconverted to the religion
A True
B False
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15 Why did the Roman Emperor 15 Why did the Roman Emperor Diocletian divide Rome into two Diocletian divide Rome into two
B Because invaders were threatening to take it over
C Because it was too big for one ruler
D Because he needed to raise more taxes
ABecause he wanted an easier job
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16 The capital of the Roman 16 The capital of the Roman Empire moved from ____ to _____Empire moved from ____ to _____
C Rome Italy
D Constantinople Rome
A Byzantium Constantinople
B Rome Constantinople
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17 All of the following groups 17 All of the following groups were invaders into Rome were invaders into Rome
EXCPEThellip EXCPEThellip
C Goths
D Huns
A Germanic Barbarians
B Byzantines
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18 Which was NOT a factor in 18 Which was NOT a factor in the fall of Romethe fall of Rome
B The large size of the empire made it hardThe large size of the empire made it hard to governto govern
C Corruption in politics led to poor Corruption in politics led to poor government rulersgovernment rulers
D Barbarian invasions weakened the empireBarbarian invasions weakened the empire
A Roman emperors supported the growth of Christianity
- Slide 10
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Problems in the EmpireProblems in the Empire
bull Main Idea 1ndash Many problems threatened the Roman Empire leading
one emperor to divide it in half
SSPPQQRR
Problems in the EmpireProblems in the Empire
bull At its height the Roman Empire included all the land At its height the Roman Empire included all the land around the Mediterranean Seaaround the Mediterranean Sea
SSPPQQRR
Problems in the EmpireProblems in the Empire
bull Unfortunately the empire became Unfortunately the empire became too largetoo large to defend to defend against invaders or govern (rule) efficiently against invaders or govern (rule) efficiently
bull Some Emperors gave up territory because they feared the Some Emperors gave up territory because they feared the empire had become too large empire had become too large
Roman territories were like
American states
SSPPQQRR
Problems in the EmpireProblems in the Empire
bull Another problem Rome faced was a Another problem Rome faced was a lack of farmerslack of farmers Rome lost a lot of farmers Rome lost a lot of farmers because so many people were needed for the armybecause so many people were needed for the army
ndash This also led to This also led to disease and high taxesdisease and high taxes which also threatened which also threatened Romersquos survivalRomersquos survival
SSPPQQRR
Division of the EmpireDivision of the Empire
bull Emperor Emperor Diocletian divided the empireDiocletian divided the empire because it was too big for one person because it was too big for one person to rule to rule Diocletian
SSPPQQRR
Division of the EmpireDivision of the Empire
bull Emperor Constantine Emperor Constantine moved the empirersquos moved the empirersquos capital capital from the city of Rome to the from the city of Rome to the eastern city of Byzantium eastern city of Byzantium A mosaic of Constantine
SSPPQQRR
Division of the EmpireDivision of the Empire
bull The new capital city of Byzantium became known as The new capital city of Byzantium became known as Constantinople Power now resided in the Constantinople Power now resided in the eastern part of Romeeastern part of Rome
bull Power no longer resided in the western city of RomePower no longer resided in the western city of Rome
ByzantiumByzantium
ConstantinopleConstantinople
Welcome toWelcome to
SSPPQQRRWhat do you notice about the outlining part of Constantinople
What types of buildings do you notice
Itrsquos protected with walls
See the next slide
Life in Constantinople
Constantinople was the capital city of the Byzantine Empire
Constantinople was a bustling city where people of diverse backgrounds came to exchange goods and ideas
Most city life took place toward the eastern edge of town where the cityrsquos palace public stadium and most notable church were located
SSPPQQRR
Here is a scene from Constantinople
SSPPQQRR
Barbarian InvasionBarbarian Invasion
bull Main Idea 2Main Idea 2ndash Barbarians Barbarians invaded Rome in the 300s and invaded Rome in the 300s and
400s400s
German BarbariansGoths
SSPPQQRR
Barbarian InvasionBarbarian Invasion
bull Not long after Romersquos capital moved German Not long after Romersquos capital moved German barbarians raided the Roman Empire causing barbarians raided the Roman Empire causing wars between the Romans and the barbarianswars between the Romans and the barbarians
Roman soldiers
German Barbarians
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The Govern-ator
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger once stared in a movie about the Germanic Barbarians called Conan ndash The Barbarian
SSPPQQRR
Barbarian InvasionBarbarian Invasion
bull In the late 300s a new group from Central In the late 300s a new group from Central Asia called the Asia called the HunsHuns invaded Europe invaded Europe
ndash The Goths fled from the Huns and moved The Goths fled from the Huns and moved into the western part of Rome into the western part of Rome
Attila the Hun (below)
He is a Goth
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The Sacking of RomeThe Sacking of Rome
bull The Goths eventually destroyed the city of The Goths eventually destroyed the city of Rome after Rome quit paying them not to attack Rome after Rome quit paying them not to attack
ndash The Goths sacked or destroyed the city of Rome The Goths sacked or destroyed the city of Rome in 410 AD in 410 AD
SSPPQQRR
The Empire in ChaosThe Empire in Chaos
bull The Gothsrsquo victory encouraged other groups to The Gothsrsquo victory encouraged other groups to invade the western half of the empire including invade the western half of the empire including the Vandals and the Hunsthe Vandals and the Huns
SSPPQQRR
How many different invaders do you count 7 different invaders
SSPPQQRR
The Empire in ChaosThe Empire in Chaos
bull A Barbarian general overthrew the last weak emperor in A Barbarian general overthrew the last weak emperor in
Rome and named himself king in 476Rome and named himself king in 476
ndash This event is considered the end of the western Roman This event is considered the end of the western Roman Empire The Eastern part of Rome still stoodEmpire The Eastern part of Rome still stood
SSPPQQRR
Factors in the Fall of RomeFactors in the Fall of Rome
bull Main Idea 3Main Idea 3ndash Many factors contributed Many factors contributed
to Romersquos fall to Romersquos fall
SSPPQQRR
Factors in the Fall of RomeFactors in the Fall of Rome
bull The The large sizelarge size of the empire made it hard to govern of the empire made it hard to govern
bull Barbarian invasionsBarbarian invasions weakened the empire weakened the empire
bull CorruptionCorruption or the decay of peoplersquos values in politics led or the decay of peoplersquos values in politics led to inefficiency in government Bribes and threats were to inefficiency in government Bribes and threats were used to achieve goals used to achieve goals
bull Wealthy citizens began to leave Rome making life more Wealthy citizens began to leave Rome making life more difficult for those who remaineddifficult for those who remained
SSPPQQRR
14 Rome initially tried to stop 14 Rome initially tried to stop Christianity The religion then became Christianity The religion then became popular after some Roman Emperors popular after some Roman Emperors
converted to the religionconverted to the religion
A True
B False
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15 Why did the Roman Emperor 15 Why did the Roman Emperor Diocletian divide Rome into two Diocletian divide Rome into two
B Because invaders were threatening to take it over
C Because it was too big for one ruler
D Because he needed to raise more taxes
ABecause he wanted an easier job
SSPPQQRR
16 The capital of the Roman 16 The capital of the Roman Empire moved from ____ to _____Empire moved from ____ to _____
C Rome Italy
D Constantinople Rome
A Byzantium Constantinople
B Rome Constantinople
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17 All of the following groups 17 All of the following groups were invaders into Rome were invaders into Rome
EXCPEThellip EXCPEThellip
C Goths
D Huns
A Germanic Barbarians
B Byzantines
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18 Which was NOT a factor in 18 Which was NOT a factor in the fall of Romethe fall of Rome
B The large size of the empire made it hardThe large size of the empire made it hard to governto govern
C Corruption in politics led to poor Corruption in politics led to poor government rulersgovernment rulers
D Barbarian invasions weakened the empireBarbarian invasions weakened the empire
A Roman emperors supported the growth of Christianity
- Slide 10
-
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Problems in the EmpireProblems in the Empire
bull At its height the Roman Empire included all the land At its height the Roman Empire included all the land around the Mediterranean Seaaround the Mediterranean Sea
SSPPQQRR
Problems in the EmpireProblems in the Empire
bull Unfortunately the empire became Unfortunately the empire became too largetoo large to defend to defend against invaders or govern (rule) efficiently against invaders or govern (rule) efficiently
bull Some Emperors gave up territory because they feared the Some Emperors gave up territory because they feared the empire had become too large empire had become too large
Roman territories were like
American states
SSPPQQRR
Problems in the EmpireProblems in the Empire
bull Another problem Rome faced was a Another problem Rome faced was a lack of farmerslack of farmers Rome lost a lot of farmers Rome lost a lot of farmers because so many people were needed for the armybecause so many people were needed for the army
ndash This also led to This also led to disease and high taxesdisease and high taxes which also threatened which also threatened Romersquos survivalRomersquos survival
SSPPQQRR
Division of the EmpireDivision of the Empire
bull Emperor Emperor Diocletian divided the empireDiocletian divided the empire because it was too big for one person because it was too big for one person to rule to rule Diocletian
SSPPQQRR
Division of the EmpireDivision of the Empire
bull Emperor Constantine Emperor Constantine moved the empirersquos moved the empirersquos capital capital from the city of Rome to the from the city of Rome to the eastern city of Byzantium eastern city of Byzantium A mosaic of Constantine
SSPPQQRR
Division of the EmpireDivision of the Empire
bull The new capital city of Byzantium became known as The new capital city of Byzantium became known as Constantinople Power now resided in the Constantinople Power now resided in the eastern part of Romeeastern part of Rome
bull Power no longer resided in the western city of RomePower no longer resided in the western city of Rome
ByzantiumByzantium
ConstantinopleConstantinople
Welcome toWelcome to
SSPPQQRRWhat do you notice about the outlining part of Constantinople
What types of buildings do you notice
Itrsquos protected with walls
See the next slide
Life in Constantinople
Constantinople was the capital city of the Byzantine Empire
Constantinople was a bustling city where people of diverse backgrounds came to exchange goods and ideas
Most city life took place toward the eastern edge of town where the cityrsquos palace public stadium and most notable church were located
SSPPQQRR
Here is a scene from Constantinople
SSPPQQRR
Barbarian InvasionBarbarian Invasion
bull Main Idea 2Main Idea 2ndash Barbarians Barbarians invaded Rome in the 300s and invaded Rome in the 300s and
400s400s
German BarbariansGoths
SSPPQQRR
Barbarian InvasionBarbarian Invasion
bull Not long after Romersquos capital moved German Not long after Romersquos capital moved German barbarians raided the Roman Empire causing barbarians raided the Roman Empire causing wars between the Romans and the barbarianswars between the Romans and the barbarians
Roman soldiers
German Barbarians
SSPPQQRR
The Govern-ator
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger once stared in a movie about the Germanic Barbarians called Conan ndash The Barbarian
SSPPQQRR
Barbarian InvasionBarbarian Invasion
bull In the late 300s a new group from Central In the late 300s a new group from Central Asia called the Asia called the HunsHuns invaded Europe invaded Europe
ndash The Goths fled from the Huns and moved The Goths fled from the Huns and moved into the western part of Rome into the western part of Rome
Attila the Hun (below)
He is a Goth
SSPPQQRR
The Sacking of RomeThe Sacking of Rome
bull The Goths eventually destroyed the city of The Goths eventually destroyed the city of Rome after Rome quit paying them not to attack Rome after Rome quit paying them not to attack
ndash The Goths sacked or destroyed the city of Rome The Goths sacked or destroyed the city of Rome in 410 AD in 410 AD
SSPPQQRR
The Empire in ChaosThe Empire in Chaos
bull The Gothsrsquo victory encouraged other groups to The Gothsrsquo victory encouraged other groups to invade the western half of the empire including invade the western half of the empire including the Vandals and the Hunsthe Vandals and the Huns
SSPPQQRR
How many different invaders do you count 7 different invaders
SSPPQQRR
The Empire in ChaosThe Empire in Chaos
bull A Barbarian general overthrew the last weak emperor in A Barbarian general overthrew the last weak emperor in
Rome and named himself king in 476Rome and named himself king in 476
ndash This event is considered the end of the western Roman This event is considered the end of the western Roman Empire The Eastern part of Rome still stoodEmpire The Eastern part of Rome still stood
SSPPQQRR
Factors in the Fall of RomeFactors in the Fall of Rome
bull Main Idea 3Main Idea 3ndash Many factors contributed Many factors contributed
to Romersquos fall to Romersquos fall
SSPPQQRR
Factors in the Fall of RomeFactors in the Fall of Rome
bull The The large sizelarge size of the empire made it hard to govern of the empire made it hard to govern
bull Barbarian invasionsBarbarian invasions weakened the empire weakened the empire
bull CorruptionCorruption or the decay of peoplersquos values in politics led or the decay of peoplersquos values in politics led to inefficiency in government Bribes and threats were to inefficiency in government Bribes and threats were used to achieve goals used to achieve goals
bull Wealthy citizens began to leave Rome making life more Wealthy citizens began to leave Rome making life more difficult for those who remaineddifficult for those who remained
SSPPQQRR
14 Rome initially tried to stop 14 Rome initially tried to stop Christianity The religion then became Christianity The religion then became popular after some Roman Emperors popular after some Roman Emperors
converted to the religionconverted to the religion
A True
B False
SSPPQQRR
15 Why did the Roman Emperor 15 Why did the Roman Emperor Diocletian divide Rome into two Diocletian divide Rome into two
B Because invaders were threatening to take it over
C Because it was too big for one ruler
D Because he needed to raise more taxes
ABecause he wanted an easier job
SSPPQQRR
16 The capital of the Roman 16 The capital of the Roman Empire moved from ____ to _____Empire moved from ____ to _____
C Rome Italy
D Constantinople Rome
A Byzantium Constantinople
B Rome Constantinople
SSPPQQRR
17 All of the following groups 17 All of the following groups were invaders into Rome were invaders into Rome
EXCPEThellip EXCPEThellip
C Goths
D Huns
A Germanic Barbarians
B Byzantines
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18 Which was NOT a factor in 18 Which was NOT a factor in the fall of Romethe fall of Rome
B The large size of the empire made it hardThe large size of the empire made it hard to governto govern
C Corruption in politics led to poor Corruption in politics led to poor government rulersgovernment rulers
D Barbarian invasions weakened the empireBarbarian invasions weakened the empire
A Roman emperors supported the growth of Christianity
- Slide 10
-
SSPPQQRR
Problems in the EmpireProblems in the Empire
bull Unfortunately the empire became Unfortunately the empire became too largetoo large to defend to defend against invaders or govern (rule) efficiently against invaders or govern (rule) efficiently
bull Some Emperors gave up territory because they feared the Some Emperors gave up territory because they feared the empire had become too large empire had become too large
Roman territories were like
American states
SSPPQQRR
Problems in the EmpireProblems in the Empire
bull Another problem Rome faced was a Another problem Rome faced was a lack of farmerslack of farmers Rome lost a lot of farmers Rome lost a lot of farmers because so many people were needed for the armybecause so many people were needed for the army
ndash This also led to This also led to disease and high taxesdisease and high taxes which also threatened which also threatened Romersquos survivalRomersquos survival
SSPPQQRR
Division of the EmpireDivision of the Empire
bull Emperor Emperor Diocletian divided the empireDiocletian divided the empire because it was too big for one person because it was too big for one person to rule to rule Diocletian
SSPPQQRR
Division of the EmpireDivision of the Empire
bull Emperor Constantine Emperor Constantine moved the empirersquos moved the empirersquos capital capital from the city of Rome to the from the city of Rome to the eastern city of Byzantium eastern city of Byzantium A mosaic of Constantine
SSPPQQRR
Division of the EmpireDivision of the Empire
bull The new capital city of Byzantium became known as The new capital city of Byzantium became known as Constantinople Power now resided in the Constantinople Power now resided in the eastern part of Romeeastern part of Rome
bull Power no longer resided in the western city of RomePower no longer resided in the western city of Rome
ByzantiumByzantium
ConstantinopleConstantinople
Welcome toWelcome to
SSPPQQRRWhat do you notice about the outlining part of Constantinople
What types of buildings do you notice
Itrsquos protected with walls
See the next slide
Life in Constantinople
Constantinople was the capital city of the Byzantine Empire
Constantinople was a bustling city where people of diverse backgrounds came to exchange goods and ideas
Most city life took place toward the eastern edge of town where the cityrsquos palace public stadium and most notable church were located
SSPPQQRR
Here is a scene from Constantinople
SSPPQQRR
Barbarian InvasionBarbarian Invasion
bull Main Idea 2Main Idea 2ndash Barbarians Barbarians invaded Rome in the 300s and invaded Rome in the 300s and
400s400s
German BarbariansGoths
SSPPQQRR
Barbarian InvasionBarbarian Invasion
bull Not long after Romersquos capital moved German Not long after Romersquos capital moved German barbarians raided the Roman Empire causing barbarians raided the Roman Empire causing wars between the Romans and the barbarianswars between the Romans and the barbarians
Roman soldiers
German Barbarians
SSPPQQRR
The Govern-ator
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger once stared in a movie about the Germanic Barbarians called Conan ndash The Barbarian
SSPPQQRR
Barbarian InvasionBarbarian Invasion
bull In the late 300s a new group from Central In the late 300s a new group from Central Asia called the Asia called the HunsHuns invaded Europe invaded Europe
ndash The Goths fled from the Huns and moved The Goths fled from the Huns and moved into the western part of Rome into the western part of Rome
Attila the Hun (below)
He is a Goth
SSPPQQRR
The Sacking of RomeThe Sacking of Rome
bull The Goths eventually destroyed the city of The Goths eventually destroyed the city of Rome after Rome quit paying them not to attack Rome after Rome quit paying them not to attack
ndash The Goths sacked or destroyed the city of Rome The Goths sacked or destroyed the city of Rome in 410 AD in 410 AD
SSPPQQRR
The Empire in ChaosThe Empire in Chaos
bull The Gothsrsquo victory encouraged other groups to The Gothsrsquo victory encouraged other groups to invade the western half of the empire including invade the western half of the empire including the Vandals and the Hunsthe Vandals and the Huns
SSPPQQRR
How many different invaders do you count 7 different invaders
SSPPQQRR
The Empire in ChaosThe Empire in Chaos
bull A Barbarian general overthrew the last weak emperor in A Barbarian general overthrew the last weak emperor in
Rome and named himself king in 476Rome and named himself king in 476
ndash This event is considered the end of the western Roman This event is considered the end of the western Roman Empire The Eastern part of Rome still stoodEmpire The Eastern part of Rome still stood
SSPPQQRR
Factors in the Fall of RomeFactors in the Fall of Rome
bull Main Idea 3Main Idea 3ndash Many factors contributed Many factors contributed
to Romersquos fall to Romersquos fall
SSPPQQRR
Factors in the Fall of RomeFactors in the Fall of Rome
bull The The large sizelarge size of the empire made it hard to govern of the empire made it hard to govern
bull Barbarian invasionsBarbarian invasions weakened the empire weakened the empire
bull CorruptionCorruption or the decay of peoplersquos values in politics led or the decay of peoplersquos values in politics led to inefficiency in government Bribes and threats were to inefficiency in government Bribes and threats were used to achieve goals used to achieve goals
bull Wealthy citizens began to leave Rome making life more Wealthy citizens began to leave Rome making life more difficult for those who remaineddifficult for those who remained
SSPPQQRR
14 Rome initially tried to stop 14 Rome initially tried to stop Christianity The religion then became Christianity The religion then became popular after some Roman Emperors popular after some Roman Emperors
converted to the religionconverted to the religion
A True
B False
SSPPQQRR
15 Why did the Roman Emperor 15 Why did the Roman Emperor Diocletian divide Rome into two Diocletian divide Rome into two
B Because invaders were threatening to take it over
C Because it was too big for one ruler
D Because he needed to raise more taxes
ABecause he wanted an easier job
SSPPQQRR
16 The capital of the Roman 16 The capital of the Roman Empire moved from ____ to _____Empire moved from ____ to _____
C Rome Italy
D Constantinople Rome
A Byzantium Constantinople
B Rome Constantinople
SSPPQQRR
17 All of the following groups 17 All of the following groups were invaders into Rome were invaders into Rome
EXCPEThellip EXCPEThellip
C Goths
D Huns
A Germanic Barbarians
B Byzantines
SSPPQQRR
18 Which was NOT a factor in 18 Which was NOT a factor in the fall of Romethe fall of Rome
B The large size of the empire made it hardThe large size of the empire made it hard to governto govern
C Corruption in politics led to poor Corruption in politics led to poor government rulersgovernment rulers
D Barbarian invasions weakened the empireBarbarian invasions weakened the empire
A Roman emperors supported the growth of Christianity
- Slide 10
-
SSPPQQRR
Problems in the EmpireProblems in the Empire
bull Another problem Rome faced was a Another problem Rome faced was a lack of farmerslack of farmers Rome lost a lot of farmers Rome lost a lot of farmers because so many people were needed for the armybecause so many people were needed for the army
ndash This also led to This also led to disease and high taxesdisease and high taxes which also threatened which also threatened Romersquos survivalRomersquos survival
SSPPQQRR
Division of the EmpireDivision of the Empire
bull Emperor Emperor Diocletian divided the empireDiocletian divided the empire because it was too big for one person because it was too big for one person to rule to rule Diocletian
SSPPQQRR
Division of the EmpireDivision of the Empire
bull Emperor Constantine Emperor Constantine moved the empirersquos moved the empirersquos capital capital from the city of Rome to the from the city of Rome to the eastern city of Byzantium eastern city of Byzantium A mosaic of Constantine
SSPPQQRR
Division of the EmpireDivision of the Empire
bull The new capital city of Byzantium became known as The new capital city of Byzantium became known as Constantinople Power now resided in the Constantinople Power now resided in the eastern part of Romeeastern part of Rome
bull Power no longer resided in the western city of RomePower no longer resided in the western city of Rome
ByzantiumByzantium
ConstantinopleConstantinople
Welcome toWelcome to
SSPPQQRRWhat do you notice about the outlining part of Constantinople
What types of buildings do you notice
Itrsquos protected with walls
See the next slide
Life in Constantinople
Constantinople was the capital city of the Byzantine Empire
Constantinople was a bustling city where people of diverse backgrounds came to exchange goods and ideas
Most city life took place toward the eastern edge of town where the cityrsquos palace public stadium and most notable church were located
SSPPQQRR
Here is a scene from Constantinople
SSPPQQRR
Barbarian InvasionBarbarian Invasion
bull Main Idea 2Main Idea 2ndash Barbarians Barbarians invaded Rome in the 300s and invaded Rome in the 300s and
400s400s
German BarbariansGoths
SSPPQQRR
Barbarian InvasionBarbarian Invasion
bull Not long after Romersquos capital moved German Not long after Romersquos capital moved German barbarians raided the Roman Empire causing barbarians raided the Roman Empire causing wars between the Romans and the barbarianswars between the Romans and the barbarians
Roman soldiers
German Barbarians
SSPPQQRR
The Govern-ator
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger once stared in a movie about the Germanic Barbarians called Conan ndash The Barbarian
SSPPQQRR
Barbarian InvasionBarbarian Invasion
bull In the late 300s a new group from Central In the late 300s a new group from Central Asia called the Asia called the HunsHuns invaded Europe invaded Europe
ndash The Goths fled from the Huns and moved The Goths fled from the Huns and moved into the western part of Rome into the western part of Rome
Attila the Hun (below)
He is a Goth
SSPPQQRR
The Sacking of RomeThe Sacking of Rome
bull The Goths eventually destroyed the city of The Goths eventually destroyed the city of Rome after Rome quit paying them not to attack Rome after Rome quit paying them not to attack
ndash The Goths sacked or destroyed the city of Rome The Goths sacked or destroyed the city of Rome in 410 AD in 410 AD
SSPPQQRR
The Empire in ChaosThe Empire in Chaos
bull The Gothsrsquo victory encouraged other groups to The Gothsrsquo victory encouraged other groups to invade the western half of the empire including invade the western half of the empire including the Vandals and the Hunsthe Vandals and the Huns
SSPPQQRR
How many different invaders do you count 7 different invaders
SSPPQQRR
The Empire in ChaosThe Empire in Chaos
bull A Barbarian general overthrew the last weak emperor in A Barbarian general overthrew the last weak emperor in
Rome and named himself king in 476Rome and named himself king in 476
ndash This event is considered the end of the western Roman This event is considered the end of the western Roman Empire The Eastern part of Rome still stoodEmpire The Eastern part of Rome still stood
SSPPQQRR
Factors in the Fall of RomeFactors in the Fall of Rome
bull Main Idea 3Main Idea 3ndash Many factors contributed Many factors contributed
to Romersquos fall to Romersquos fall
SSPPQQRR
Factors in the Fall of RomeFactors in the Fall of Rome
bull The The large sizelarge size of the empire made it hard to govern of the empire made it hard to govern
bull Barbarian invasionsBarbarian invasions weakened the empire weakened the empire
bull CorruptionCorruption or the decay of peoplersquos values in politics led or the decay of peoplersquos values in politics led to inefficiency in government Bribes and threats were to inefficiency in government Bribes and threats were used to achieve goals used to achieve goals
bull Wealthy citizens began to leave Rome making life more Wealthy citizens began to leave Rome making life more difficult for those who remaineddifficult for those who remained
SSPPQQRR
14 Rome initially tried to stop 14 Rome initially tried to stop Christianity The religion then became Christianity The religion then became popular after some Roman Emperors popular after some Roman Emperors
converted to the religionconverted to the religion
A True
B False
SSPPQQRR
15 Why did the Roman Emperor 15 Why did the Roman Emperor Diocletian divide Rome into two Diocletian divide Rome into two
B Because invaders were threatening to take it over
C Because it was too big for one ruler
D Because he needed to raise more taxes
ABecause he wanted an easier job
SSPPQQRR
16 The capital of the Roman 16 The capital of the Roman Empire moved from ____ to _____Empire moved from ____ to _____
C Rome Italy
D Constantinople Rome
A Byzantium Constantinople
B Rome Constantinople
SSPPQQRR
17 All of the following groups 17 All of the following groups were invaders into Rome were invaders into Rome
EXCPEThellip EXCPEThellip
C Goths
D Huns
A Germanic Barbarians
B Byzantines
SSPPQQRR
18 Which was NOT a factor in 18 Which was NOT a factor in the fall of Romethe fall of Rome
B The large size of the empire made it hardThe large size of the empire made it hard to governto govern
C Corruption in politics led to poor Corruption in politics led to poor government rulersgovernment rulers
D Barbarian invasions weakened the empireBarbarian invasions weakened the empire
A Roman emperors supported the growth of Christianity
- Slide 10
-
SSPPQQRR
Division of the EmpireDivision of the Empire
bull Emperor Emperor Diocletian divided the empireDiocletian divided the empire because it was too big for one person because it was too big for one person to rule to rule Diocletian
SSPPQQRR
Division of the EmpireDivision of the Empire
bull Emperor Constantine Emperor Constantine moved the empirersquos moved the empirersquos capital capital from the city of Rome to the from the city of Rome to the eastern city of Byzantium eastern city of Byzantium A mosaic of Constantine
SSPPQQRR
Division of the EmpireDivision of the Empire
bull The new capital city of Byzantium became known as The new capital city of Byzantium became known as Constantinople Power now resided in the Constantinople Power now resided in the eastern part of Romeeastern part of Rome
bull Power no longer resided in the western city of RomePower no longer resided in the western city of Rome
ByzantiumByzantium
ConstantinopleConstantinople
Welcome toWelcome to
SSPPQQRRWhat do you notice about the outlining part of Constantinople
What types of buildings do you notice
Itrsquos protected with walls
See the next slide
Life in Constantinople
Constantinople was the capital city of the Byzantine Empire
Constantinople was a bustling city where people of diverse backgrounds came to exchange goods and ideas
Most city life took place toward the eastern edge of town where the cityrsquos palace public stadium and most notable church were located
SSPPQQRR
Here is a scene from Constantinople
SSPPQQRR
Barbarian InvasionBarbarian Invasion
bull Main Idea 2Main Idea 2ndash Barbarians Barbarians invaded Rome in the 300s and invaded Rome in the 300s and
400s400s
German BarbariansGoths
SSPPQQRR
Barbarian InvasionBarbarian Invasion
bull Not long after Romersquos capital moved German Not long after Romersquos capital moved German barbarians raided the Roman Empire causing barbarians raided the Roman Empire causing wars between the Romans and the barbarianswars between the Romans and the barbarians
Roman soldiers
German Barbarians
SSPPQQRR
The Govern-ator
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger once stared in a movie about the Germanic Barbarians called Conan ndash The Barbarian
SSPPQQRR
Barbarian InvasionBarbarian Invasion
bull In the late 300s a new group from Central In the late 300s a new group from Central Asia called the Asia called the HunsHuns invaded Europe invaded Europe
ndash The Goths fled from the Huns and moved The Goths fled from the Huns and moved into the western part of Rome into the western part of Rome
Attila the Hun (below)
He is a Goth
SSPPQQRR
The Sacking of RomeThe Sacking of Rome
bull The Goths eventually destroyed the city of The Goths eventually destroyed the city of Rome after Rome quit paying them not to attack Rome after Rome quit paying them not to attack
ndash The Goths sacked or destroyed the city of Rome The Goths sacked or destroyed the city of Rome in 410 AD in 410 AD
SSPPQQRR
The Empire in ChaosThe Empire in Chaos
bull The Gothsrsquo victory encouraged other groups to The Gothsrsquo victory encouraged other groups to invade the western half of the empire including invade the western half of the empire including the Vandals and the Hunsthe Vandals and the Huns
SSPPQQRR
How many different invaders do you count 7 different invaders
SSPPQQRR
The Empire in ChaosThe Empire in Chaos
bull A Barbarian general overthrew the last weak emperor in A Barbarian general overthrew the last weak emperor in
Rome and named himself king in 476Rome and named himself king in 476
ndash This event is considered the end of the western Roman This event is considered the end of the western Roman Empire The Eastern part of Rome still stoodEmpire The Eastern part of Rome still stood
SSPPQQRR
Factors in the Fall of RomeFactors in the Fall of Rome
bull Main Idea 3Main Idea 3ndash Many factors contributed Many factors contributed
to Romersquos fall to Romersquos fall
SSPPQQRR
Factors in the Fall of RomeFactors in the Fall of Rome
bull The The large sizelarge size of the empire made it hard to govern of the empire made it hard to govern
bull Barbarian invasionsBarbarian invasions weakened the empire weakened the empire
bull CorruptionCorruption or the decay of peoplersquos values in politics led or the decay of peoplersquos values in politics led to inefficiency in government Bribes and threats were to inefficiency in government Bribes and threats were used to achieve goals used to achieve goals
bull Wealthy citizens began to leave Rome making life more Wealthy citizens began to leave Rome making life more difficult for those who remaineddifficult for those who remained
SSPPQQRR
14 Rome initially tried to stop 14 Rome initially tried to stop Christianity The religion then became Christianity The religion then became popular after some Roman Emperors popular after some Roman Emperors
converted to the religionconverted to the religion
A True
B False
SSPPQQRR
15 Why did the Roman Emperor 15 Why did the Roman Emperor Diocletian divide Rome into two Diocletian divide Rome into two
B Because invaders were threatening to take it over
C Because it was too big for one ruler
D Because he needed to raise more taxes
ABecause he wanted an easier job
SSPPQQRR
16 The capital of the Roman 16 The capital of the Roman Empire moved from ____ to _____Empire moved from ____ to _____
C Rome Italy
D Constantinople Rome
A Byzantium Constantinople
B Rome Constantinople
SSPPQQRR
17 All of the following groups 17 All of the following groups were invaders into Rome were invaders into Rome
EXCPEThellip EXCPEThellip
C Goths
D Huns
A Germanic Barbarians
B Byzantines
SSPPQQRR
18 Which was NOT a factor in 18 Which was NOT a factor in the fall of Romethe fall of Rome
B The large size of the empire made it hardThe large size of the empire made it hard to governto govern
C Corruption in politics led to poor Corruption in politics led to poor government rulersgovernment rulers
D Barbarian invasions weakened the empireBarbarian invasions weakened the empire
A Roman emperors supported the growth of Christianity
- Slide 10
-
SSPPQQRR
Division of the EmpireDivision of the Empire
bull Emperor Constantine Emperor Constantine moved the empirersquos moved the empirersquos capital capital from the city of Rome to the from the city of Rome to the eastern city of Byzantium eastern city of Byzantium A mosaic of Constantine
SSPPQQRR
Division of the EmpireDivision of the Empire
bull The new capital city of Byzantium became known as The new capital city of Byzantium became known as Constantinople Power now resided in the Constantinople Power now resided in the eastern part of Romeeastern part of Rome
bull Power no longer resided in the western city of RomePower no longer resided in the western city of Rome
ByzantiumByzantium
ConstantinopleConstantinople
Welcome toWelcome to
SSPPQQRRWhat do you notice about the outlining part of Constantinople
What types of buildings do you notice
Itrsquos protected with walls
See the next slide
Life in Constantinople
Constantinople was the capital city of the Byzantine Empire
Constantinople was a bustling city where people of diverse backgrounds came to exchange goods and ideas
Most city life took place toward the eastern edge of town where the cityrsquos palace public stadium and most notable church were located
SSPPQQRR
Here is a scene from Constantinople
SSPPQQRR
Barbarian InvasionBarbarian Invasion
bull Main Idea 2Main Idea 2ndash Barbarians Barbarians invaded Rome in the 300s and invaded Rome in the 300s and
400s400s
German BarbariansGoths
SSPPQQRR
Barbarian InvasionBarbarian Invasion
bull Not long after Romersquos capital moved German Not long after Romersquos capital moved German barbarians raided the Roman Empire causing barbarians raided the Roman Empire causing wars between the Romans and the barbarianswars between the Romans and the barbarians
Roman soldiers
German Barbarians
SSPPQQRR
The Govern-ator
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger once stared in a movie about the Germanic Barbarians called Conan ndash The Barbarian
SSPPQQRR
Barbarian InvasionBarbarian Invasion
bull In the late 300s a new group from Central In the late 300s a new group from Central Asia called the Asia called the HunsHuns invaded Europe invaded Europe
ndash The Goths fled from the Huns and moved The Goths fled from the Huns and moved into the western part of Rome into the western part of Rome
Attila the Hun (below)
He is a Goth
SSPPQQRR
The Sacking of RomeThe Sacking of Rome
bull The Goths eventually destroyed the city of The Goths eventually destroyed the city of Rome after Rome quit paying them not to attack Rome after Rome quit paying them not to attack
ndash The Goths sacked or destroyed the city of Rome The Goths sacked or destroyed the city of Rome in 410 AD in 410 AD
SSPPQQRR
The Empire in ChaosThe Empire in Chaos
bull The Gothsrsquo victory encouraged other groups to The Gothsrsquo victory encouraged other groups to invade the western half of the empire including invade the western half of the empire including the Vandals and the Hunsthe Vandals and the Huns
SSPPQQRR
How many different invaders do you count 7 different invaders
SSPPQQRR
The Empire in ChaosThe Empire in Chaos
bull A Barbarian general overthrew the last weak emperor in A Barbarian general overthrew the last weak emperor in
Rome and named himself king in 476Rome and named himself king in 476
ndash This event is considered the end of the western Roman This event is considered the end of the western Roman Empire The Eastern part of Rome still stoodEmpire The Eastern part of Rome still stood
SSPPQQRR
Factors in the Fall of RomeFactors in the Fall of Rome
bull Main Idea 3Main Idea 3ndash Many factors contributed Many factors contributed
to Romersquos fall to Romersquos fall
SSPPQQRR
Factors in the Fall of RomeFactors in the Fall of Rome
bull The The large sizelarge size of the empire made it hard to govern of the empire made it hard to govern
bull Barbarian invasionsBarbarian invasions weakened the empire weakened the empire
bull CorruptionCorruption or the decay of peoplersquos values in politics led or the decay of peoplersquos values in politics led to inefficiency in government Bribes and threats were to inefficiency in government Bribes and threats were used to achieve goals used to achieve goals
bull Wealthy citizens began to leave Rome making life more Wealthy citizens began to leave Rome making life more difficult for those who remaineddifficult for those who remained
SSPPQQRR
14 Rome initially tried to stop 14 Rome initially tried to stop Christianity The religion then became Christianity The religion then became popular after some Roman Emperors popular after some Roman Emperors
converted to the religionconverted to the religion
A True
B False
SSPPQQRR
15 Why did the Roman Emperor 15 Why did the Roman Emperor Diocletian divide Rome into two Diocletian divide Rome into two
B Because invaders were threatening to take it over
C Because it was too big for one ruler
D Because he needed to raise more taxes
ABecause he wanted an easier job
SSPPQQRR
16 The capital of the Roman 16 The capital of the Roman Empire moved from ____ to _____Empire moved from ____ to _____
C Rome Italy
D Constantinople Rome
A Byzantium Constantinople
B Rome Constantinople
SSPPQQRR
17 All of the following groups 17 All of the following groups were invaders into Rome were invaders into Rome
EXCPEThellip EXCPEThellip
C Goths
D Huns
A Germanic Barbarians
B Byzantines
SSPPQQRR
18 Which was NOT a factor in 18 Which was NOT a factor in the fall of Romethe fall of Rome
B The large size of the empire made it hardThe large size of the empire made it hard to governto govern
C Corruption in politics led to poor Corruption in politics led to poor government rulersgovernment rulers
D Barbarian invasions weakened the empireBarbarian invasions weakened the empire
A Roman emperors supported the growth of Christianity
- Slide 10
-
SSPPQQRR
Division of the EmpireDivision of the Empire
bull The new capital city of Byzantium became known as The new capital city of Byzantium became known as Constantinople Power now resided in the Constantinople Power now resided in the eastern part of Romeeastern part of Rome
bull Power no longer resided in the western city of RomePower no longer resided in the western city of Rome
ByzantiumByzantium
ConstantinopleConstantinople
Welcome toWelcome to
SSPPQQRRWhat do you notice about the outlining part of Constantinople
What types of buildings do you notice
Itrsquos protected with walls
See the next slide
Life in Constantinople
Constantinople was the capital city of the Byzantine Empire
Constantinople was a bustling city where people of diverse backgrounds came to exchange goods and ideas
Most city life took place toward the eastern edge of town where the cityrsquos palace public stadium and most notable church were located
SSPPQQRR
Here is a scene from Constantinople
SSPPQQRR
Barbarian InvasionBarbarian Invasion
bull Main Idea 2Main Idea 2ndash Barbarians Barbarians invaded Rome in the 300s and invaded Rome in the 300s and
400s400s
German BarbariansGoths
SSPPQQRR
Barbarian InvasionBarbarian Invasion
bull Not long after Romersquos capital moved German Not long after Romersquos capital moved German barbarians raided the Roman Empire causing barbarians raided the Roman Empire causing wars between the Romans and the barbarianswars between the Romans and the barbarians
Roman soldiers
German Barbarians
SSPPQQRR
The Govern-ator
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger once stared in a movie about the Germanic Barbarians called Conan ndash The Barbarian
SSPPQQRR
Barbarian InvasionBarbarian Invasion
bull In the late 300s a new group from Central In the late 300s a new group from Central Asia called the Asia called the HunsHuns invaded Europe invaded Europe
ndash The Goths fled from the Huns and moved The Goths fled from the Huns and moved into the western part of Rome into the western part of Rome
Attila the Hun (below)
He is a Goth
SSPPQQRR
The Sacking of RomeThe Sacking of Rome
bull The Goths eventually destroyed the city of The Goths eventually destroyed the city of Rome after Rome quit paying them not to attack Rome after Rome quit paying them not to attack
ndash The Goths sacked or destroyed the city of Rome The Goths sacked or destroyed the city of Rome in 410 AD in 410 AD
SSPPQQRR
The Empire in ChaosThe Empire in Chaos
bull The Gothsrsquo victory encouraged other groups to The Gothsrsquo victory encouraged other groups to invade the western half of the empire including invade the western half of the empire including the Vandals and the Hunsthe Vandals and the Huns
SSPPQQRR
How many different invaders do you count 7 different invaders
SSPPQQRR
The Empire in ChaosThe Empire in Chaos
bull A Barbarian general overthrew the last weak emperor in A Barbarian general overthrew the last weak emperor in
Rome and named himself king in 476Rome and named himself king in 476
ndash This event is considered the end of the western Roman This event is considered the end of the western Roman Empire The Eastern part of Rome still stoodEmpire The Eastern part of Rome still stood
SSPPQQRR
Factors in the Fall of RomeFactors in the Fall of Rome
bull Main Idea 3Main Idea 3ndash Many factors contributed Many factors contributed
to Romersquos fall to Romersquos fall
SSPPQQRR
Factors in the Fall of RomeFactors in the Fall of Rome
bull The The large sizelarge size of the empire made it hard to govern of the empire made it hard to govern
bull Barbarian invasionsBarbarian invasions weakened the empire weakened the empire
bull CorruptionCorruption or the decay of peoplersquos values in politics led or the decay of peoplersquos values in politics led to inefficiency in government Bribes and threats were to inefficiency in government Bribes and threats were used to achieve goals used to achieve goals
bull Wealthy citizens began to leave Rome making life more Wealthy citizens began to leave Rome making life more difficult for those who remaineddifficult for those who remained
SSPPQQRR
14 Rome initially tried to stop 14 Rome initially tried to stop Christianity The religion then became Christianity The religion then became popular after some Roman Emperors popular after some Roman Emperors
converted to the religionconverted to the religion
A True
B False
SSPPQQRR
15 Why did the Roman Emperor 15 Why did the Roman Emperor Diocletian divide Rome into two Diocletian divide Rome into two
B Because invaders were threatening to take it over
C Because it was too big for one ruler
D Because he needed to raise more taxes
ABecause he wanted an easier job
SSPPQQRR
16 The capital of the Roman 16 The capital of the Roman Empire moved from ____ to _____Empire moved from ____ to _____
C Rome Italy
D Constantinople Rome
A Byzantium Constantinople
B Rome Constantinople
SSPPQQRR
17 All of the following groups 17 All of the following groups were invaders into Rome were invaders into Rome
EXCPEThellip EXCPEThellip
C Goths
D Huns
A Germanic Barbarians
B Byzantines
SSPPQQRR
18 Which was NOT a factor in 18 Which was NOT a factor in the fall of Romethe fall of Rome
B The large size of the empire made it hardThe large size of the empire made it hard to governto govern
C Corruption in politics led to poor Corruption in politics led to poor government rulersgovernment rulers
D Barbarian invasions weakened the empireBarbarian invasions weakened the empire
A Roman emperors supported the growth of Christianity
- Slide 10
-
SSPPQQRRWhat do you notice about the outlining part of Constantinople
What types of buildings do you notice
Itrsquos protected with walls
See the next slide
Life in Constantinople
Constantinople was the capital city of the Byzantine Empire
Constantinople was a bustling city where people of diverse backgrounds came to exchange goods and ideas
Most city life took place toward the eastern edge of town where the cityrsquos palace public stadium and most notable church were located
SSPPQQRR
Here is a scene from Constantinople
SSPPQQRR
Barbarian InvasionBarbarian Invasion
bull Main Idea 2Main Idea 2ndash Barbarians Barbarians invaded Rome in the 300s and invaded Rome in the 300s and
400s400s
German BarbariansGoths
SSPPQQRR
Barbarian InvasionBarbarian Invasion
bull Not long after Romersquos capital moved German Not long after Romersquos capital moved German barbarians raided the Roman Empire causing barbarians raided the Roman Empire causing wars between the Romans and the barbarianswars between the Romans and the barbarians
Roman soldiers
German Barbarians
SSPPQQRR
The Govern-ator
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger once stared in a movie about the Germanic Barbarians called Conan ndash The Barbarian
SSPPQQRR
Barbarian InvasionBarbarian Invasion
bull In the late 300s a new group from Central In the late 300s a new group from Central Asia called the Asia called the HunsHuns invaded Europe invaded Europe
ndash The Goths fled from the Huns and moved The Goths fled from the Huns and moved into the western part of Rome into the western part of Rome
Attila the Hun (below)
He is a Goth
SSPPQQRR
The Sacking of RomeThe Sacking of Rome
bull The Goths eventually destroyed the city of The Goths eventually destroyed the city of Rome after Rome quit paying them not to attack Rome after Rome quit paying them not to attack
ndash The Goths sacked or destroyed the city of Rome The Goths sacked or destroyed the city of Rome in 410 AD in 410 AD
SSPPQQRR
The Empire in ChaosThe Empire in Chaos
bull The Gothsrsquo victory encouraged other groups to The Gothsrsquo victory encouraged other groups to invade the western half of the empire including invade the western half of the empire including the Vandals and the Hunsthe Vandals and the Huns
SSPPQQRR
How many different invaders do you count 7 different invaders
SSPPQQRR
The Empire in ChaosThe Empire in Chaos
bull A Barbarian general overthrew the last weak emperor in A Barbarian general overthrew the last weak emperor in
Rome and named himself king in 476Rome and named himself king in 476
ndash This event is considered the end of the western Roman This event is considered the end of the western Roman Empire The Eastern part of Rome still stoodEmpire The Eastern part of Rome still stood
SSPPQQRR
Factors in the Fall of RomeFactors in the Fall of Rome
bull Main Idea 3Main Idea 3ndash Many factors contributed Many factors contributed
to Romersquos fall to Romersquos fall
SSPPQQRR
Factors in the Fall of RomeFactors in the Fall of Rome
bull The The large sizelarge size of the empire made it hard to govern of the empire made it hard to govern
bull Barbarian invasionsBarbarian invasions weakened the empire weakened the empire
bull CorruptionCorruption or the decay of peoplersquos values in politics led or the decay of peoplersquos values in politics led to inefficiency in government Bribes and threats were to inefficiency in government Bribes and threats were used to achieve goals used to achieve goals
bull Wealthy citizens began to leave Rome making life more Wealthy citizens began to leave Rome making life more difficult for those who remaineddifficult for those who remained
SSPPQQRR
14 Rome initially tried to stop 14 Rome initially tried to stop Christianity The religion then became Christianity The religion then became popular after some Roman Emperors popular after some Roman Emperors
converted to the religionconverted to the religion
A True
B False
SSPPQQRR
15 Why did the Roman Emperor 15 Why did the Roman Emperor Diocletian divide Rome into two Diocletian divide Rome into two
B Because invaders were threatening to take it over
C Because it was too big for one ruler
D Because he needed to raise more taxes
ABecause he wanted an easier job
SSPPQQRR
16 The capital of the Roman 16 The capital of the Roman Empire moved from ____ to _____Empire moved from ____ to _____
C Rome Italy
D Constantinople Rome
A Byzantium Constantinople
B Rome Constantinople
SSPPQQRR
17 All of the following groups 17 All of the following groups were invaders into Rome were invaders into Rome
EXCPEThellip EXCPEThellip
C Goths
D Huns
A Germanic Barbarians
B Byzantines
SSPPQQRR
18 Which was NOT a factor in 18 Which was NOT a factor in the fall of Romethe fall of Rome
B The large size of the empire made it hardThe large size of the empire made it hard to governto govern
C Corruption in politics led to poor Corruption in politics led to poor government rulersgovernment rulers
D Barbarian invasions weakened the empireBarbarian invasions weakened the empire
A Roman emperors supported the growth of Christianity
- Slide 10
-
Life in Constantinople
Constantinople was the capital city of the Byzantine Empire
Constantinople was a bustling city where people of diverse backgrounds came to exchange goods and ideas
Most city life took place toward the eastern edge of town where the cityrsquos palace public stadium and most notable church were located
SSPPQQRR
Here is a scene from Constantinople
SSPPQQRR
Barbarian InvasionBarbarian Invasion
bull Main Idea 2Main Idea 2ndash Barbarians Barbarians invaded Rome in the 300s and invaded Rome in the 300s and
400s400s
German BarbariansGoths
SSPPQQRR
Barbarian InvasionBarbarian Invasion
bull Not long after Romersquos capital moved German Not long after Romersquos capital moved German barbarians raided the Roman Empire causing barbarians raided the Roman Empire causing wars between the Romans and the barbarianswars between the Romans and the barbarians
Roman soldiers
German Barbarians
SSPPQQRR
The Govern-ator
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger once stared in a movie about the Germanic Barbarians called Conan ndash The Barbarian
SSPPQQRR
Barbarian InvasionBarbarian Invasion
bull In the late 300s a new group from Central In the late 300s a new group from Central Asia called the Asia called the HunsHuns invaded Europe invaded Europe
ndash The Goths fled from the Huns and moved The Goths fled from the Huns and moved into the western part of Rome into the western part of Rome
Attila the Hun (below)
He is a Goth
SSPPQQRR
The Sacking of RomeThe Sacking of Rome
bull The Goths eventually destroyed the city of The Goths eventually destroyed the city of Rome after Rome quit paying them not to attack Rome after Rome quit paying them not to attack
ndash The Goths sacked or destroyed the city of Rome The Goths sacked or destroyed the city of Rome in 410 AD in 410 AD
SSPPQQRR
The Empire in ChaosThe Empire in Chaos
bull The Gothsrsquo victory encouraged other groups to The Gothsrsquo victory encouraged other groups to invade the western half of the empire including invade the western half of the empire including the Vandals and the Hunsthe Vandals and the Huns
SSPPQQRR
How many different invaders do you count 7 different invaders
SSPPQQRR
The Empire in ChaosThe Empire in Chaos
bull A Barbarian general overthrew the last weak emperor in A Barbarian general overthrew the last weak emperor in
Rome and named himself king in 476Rome and named himself king in 476
ndash This event is considered the end of the western Roman This event is considered the end of the western Roman Empire The Eastern part of Rome still stoodEmpire The Eastern part of Rome still stood
SSPPQQRR
Factors in the Fall of RomeFactors in the Fall of Rome
bull Main Idea 3Main Idea 3ndash Many factors contributed Many factors contributed
to Romersquos fall to Romersquos fall
SSPPQQRR
Factors in the Fall of RomeFactors in the Fall of Rome
bull The The large sizelarge size of the empire made it hard to govern of the empire made it hard to govern
bull Barbarian invasionsBarbarian invasions weakened the empire weakened the empire
bull CorruptionCorruption or the decay of peoplersquos values in politics led or the decay of peoplersquos values in politics led to inefficiency in government Bribes and threats were to inefficiency in government Bribes and threats were used to achieve goals used to achieve goals
bull Wealthy citizens began to leave Rome making life more Wealthy citizens began to leave Rome making life more difficult for those who remaineddifficult for those who remained
SSPPQQRR
14 Rome initially tried to stop 14 Rome initially tried to stop Christianity The religion then became Christianity The religion then became popular after some Roman Emperors popular after some Roman Emperors
converted to the religionconverted to the religion
A True
B False
SSPPQQRR
15 Why did the Roman Emperor 15 Why did the Roman Emperor Diocletian divide Rome into two Diocletian divide Rome into two
B Because invaders were threatening to take it over
C Because it was too big for one ruler
D Because he needed to raise more taxes
ABecause he wanted an easier job
SSPPQQRR
16 The capital of the Roman 16 The capital of the Roman Empire moved from ____ to _____Empire moved from ____ to _____
C Rome Italy
D Constantinople Rome
A Byzantium Constantinople
B Rome Constantinople
SSPPQQRR
17 All of the following groups 17 All of the following groups were invaders into Rome were invaders into Rome
EXCPEThellip EXCPEThellip
C Goths
D Huns
A Germanic Barbarians
B Byzantines
SSPPQQRR
18 Which was NOT a factor in 18 Which was NOT a factor in the fall of Romethe fall of Rome
B The large size of the empire made it hardThe large size of the empire made it hard to governto govern
C Corruption in politics led to poor Corruption in politics led to poor government rulersgovernment rulers
D Barbarian invasions weakened the empireBarbarian invasions weakened the empire
A Roman emperors supported the growth of Christianity
- Slide 10
-
SSPPQQRR
Here is a scene from Constantinople
SSPPQQRR
Barbarian InvasionBarbarian Invasion
bull Main Idea 2Main Idea 2ndash Barbarians Barbarians invaded Rome in the 300s and invaded Rome in the 300s and
400s400s
German BarbariansGoths
SSPPQQRR
Barbarian InvasionBarbarian Invasion
bull Not long after Romersquos capital moved German Not long after Romersquos capital moved German barbarians raided the Roman Empire causing barbarians raided the Roman Empire causing wars between the Romans and the barbarianswars between the Romans and the barbarians
Roman soldiers
German Barbarians
SSPPQQRR
The Govern-ator
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger once stared in a movie about the Germanic Barbarians called Conan ndash The Barbarian
SSPPQQRR
Barbarian InvasionBarbarian Invasion
bull In the late 300s a new group from Central In the late 300s a new group from Central Asia called the Asia called the HunsHuns invaded Europe invaded Europe
ndash The Goths fled from the Huns and moved The Goths fled from the Huns and moved into the western part of Rome into the western part of Rome
Attila the Hun (below)
He is a Goth
SSPPQQRR
The Sacking of RomeThe Sacking of Rome
bull The Goths eventually destroyed the city of The Goths eventually destroyed the city of Rome after Rome quit paying them not to attack Rome after Rome quit paying them not to attack
ndash The Goths sacked or destroyed the city of Rome The Goths sacked or destroyed the city of Rome in 410 AD in 410 AD
SSPPQQRR
The Empire in ChaosThe Empire in Chaos
bull The Gothsrsquo victory encouraged other groups to The Gothsrsquo victory encouraged other groups to invade the western half of the empire including invade the western half of the empire including the Vandals and the Hunsthe Vandals and the Huns
SSPPQQRR
How many different invaders do you count 7 different invaders
SSPPQQRR
The Empire in ChaosThe Empire in Chaos
bull A Barbarian general overthrew the last weak emperor in A Barbarian general overthrew the last weak emperor in
Rome and named himself king in 476Rome and named himself king in 476
ndash This event is considered the end of the western Roman This event is considered the end of the western Roman Empire The Eastern part of Rome still stoodEmpire The Eastern part of Rome still stood
SSPPQQRR
Factors in the Fall of RomeFactors in the Fall of Rome
bull Main Idea 3Main Idea 3ndash Many factors contributed Many factors contributed
to Romersquos fall to Romersquos fall
SSPPQQRR
Factors in the Fall of RomeFactors in the Fall of Rome
bull The The large sizelarge size of the empire made it hard to govern of the empire made it hard to govern
bull Barbarian invasionsBarbarian invasions weakened the empire weakened the empire
bull CorruptionCorruption or the decay of peoplersquos values in politics led or the decay of peoplersquos values in politics led to inefficiency in government Bribes and threats were to inefficiency in government Bribes and threats were used to achieve goals used to achieve goals
bull Wealthy citizens began to leave Rome making life more Wealthy citizens began to leave Rome making life more difficult for those who remaineddifficult for those who remained
SSPPQQRR
14 Rome initially tried to stop 14 Rome initially tried to stop Christianity The religion then became Christianity The religion then became popular after some Roman Emperors popular after some Roman Emperors
converted to the religionconverted to the religion
A True
B False
SSPPQQRR
15 Why did the Roman Emperor 15 Why did the Roman Emperor Diocletian divide Rome into two Diocletian divide Rome into two
B Because invaders were threatening to take it over
C Because it was too big for one ruler
D Because he needed to raise more taxes
ABecause he wanted an easier job
SSPPQQRR
16 The capital of the Roman 16 The capital of the Roman Empire moved from ____ to _____Empire moved from ____ to _____
C Rome Italy
D Constantinople Rome
A Byzantium Constantinople
B Rome Constantinople
SSPPQQRR
17 All of the following groups 17 All of the following groups were invaders into Rome were invaders into Rome
EXCPEThellip EXCPEThellip
C Goths
D Huns
A Germanic Barbarians
B Byzantines
SSPPQQRR
18 Which was NOT a factor in 18 Which was NOT a factor in the fall of Romethe fall of Rome
B The large size of the empire made it hardThe large size of the empire made it hard to governto govern
C Corruption in politics led to poor Corruption in politics led to poor government rulersgovernment rulers
D Barbarian invasions weakened the empireBarbarian invasions weakened the empire
A Roman emperors supported the growth of Christianity
- Slide 10
-
SSPPQQRR
Barbarian InvasionBarbarian Invasion
bull Main Idea 2Main Idea 2ndash Barbarians Barbarians invaded Rome in the 300s and invaded Rome in the 300s and
400s400s
German BarbariansGoths
SSPPQQRR
Barbarian InvasionBarbarian Invasion
bull Not long after Romersquos capital moved German Not long after Romersquos capital moved German barbarians raided the Roman Empire causing barbarians raided the Roman Empire causing wars between the Romans and the barbarianswars between the Romans and the barbarians
Roman soldiers
German Barbarians
SSPPQQRR
The Govern-ator
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger once stared in a movie about the Germanic Barbarians called Conan ndash The Barbarian
SSPPQQRR
Barbarian InvasionBarbarian Invasion
bull In the late 300s a new group from Central In the late 300s a new group from Central Asia called the Asia called the HunsHuns invaded Europe invaded Europe
ndash The Goths fled from the Huns and moved The Goths fled from the Huns and moved into the western part of Rome into the western part of Rome
Attila the Hun (below)
He is a Goth
SSPPQQRR
The Sacking of RomeThe Sacking of Rome
bull The Goths eventually destroyed the city of The Goths eventually destroyed the city of Rome after Rome quit paying them not to attack Rome after Rome quit paying them not to attack
ndash The Goths sacked or destroyed the city of Rome The Goths sacked or destroyed the city of Rome in 410 AD in 410 AD
SSPPQQRR
The Empire in ChaosThe Empire in Chaos
bull The Gothsrsquo victory encouraged other groups to The Gothsrsquo victory encouraged other groups to invade the western half of the empire including invade the western half of the empire including the Vandals and the Hunsthe Vandals and the Huns
SSPPQQRR
How many different invaders do you count 7 different invaders
SSPPQQRR
The Empire in ChaosThe Empire in Chaos
bull A Barbarian general overthrew the last weak emperor in A Barbarian general overthrew the last weak emperor in
Rome and named himself king in 476Rome and named himself king in 476
ndash This event is considered the end of the western Roman This event is considered the end of the western Roman Empire The Eastern part of Rome still stoodEmpire The Eastern part of Rome still stood
SSPPQQRR
Factors in the Fall of RomeFactors in the Fall of Rome
bull Main Idea 3Main Idea 3ndash Many factors contributed Many factors contributed
to Romersquos fall to Romersquos fall
SSPPQQRR
Factors in the Fall of RomeFactors in the Fall of Rome
bull The The large sizelarge size of the empire made it hard to govern of the empire made it hard to govern
bull Barbarian invasionsBarbarian invasions weakened the empire weakened the empire
bull CorruptionCorruption or the decay of peoplersquos values in politics led or the decay of peoplersquos values in politics led to inefficiency in government Bribes and threats were to inefficiency in government Bribes and threats were used to achieve goals used to achieve goals
bull Wealthy citizens began to leave Rome making life more Wealthy citizens began to leave Rome making life more difficult for those who remaineddifficult for those who remained
SSPPQQRR
14 Rome initially tried to stop 14 Rome initially tried to stop Christianity The religion then became Christianity The religion then became popular after some Roman Emperors popular after some Roman Emperors
converted to the religionconverted to the religion
A True
B False
SSPPQQRR
15 Why did the Roman Emperor 15 Why did the Roman Emperor Diocletian divide Rome into two Diocletian divide Rome into two
B Because invaders were threatening to take it over
C Because it was too big for one ruler
D Because he needed to raise more taxes
ABecause he wanted an easier job
SSPPQQRR
16 The capital of the Roman 16 The capital of the Roman Empire moved from ____ to _____Empire moved from ____ to _____
C Rome Italy
D Constantinople Rome
A Byzantium Constantinople
B Rome Constantinople
SSPPQQRR
17 All of the following groups 17 All of the following groups were invaders into Rome were invaders into Rome
EXCPEThellip EXCPEThellip
C Goths
D Huns
A Germanic Barbarians
B Byzantines
SSPPQQRR
18 Which was NOT a factor in 18 Which was NOT a factor in the fall of Romethe fall of Rome
B The large size of the empire made it hardThe large size of the empire made it hard to governto govern
C Corruption in politics led to poor Corruption in politics led to poor government rulersgovernment rulers
D Barbarian invasions weakened the empireBarbarian invasions weakened the empire
A Roman emperors supported the growth of Christianity
- Slide 10
-
SSPPQQRR
Barbarian InvasionBarbarian Invasion
bull Not long after Romersquos capital moved German Not long after Romersquos capital moved German barbarians raided the Roman Empire causing barbarians raided the Roman Empire causing wars between the Romans and the barbarianswars between the Romans and the barbarians
Roman soldiers
German Barbarians
SSPPQQRR
The Govern-ator
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger once stared in a movie about the Germanic Barbarians called Conan ndash The Barbarian
SSPPQQRR
Barbarian InvasionBarbarian Invasion
bull In the late 300s a new group from Central In the late 300s a new group from Central Asia called the Asia called the HunsHuns invaded Europe invaded Europe
ndash The Goths fled from the Huns and moved The Goths fled from the Huns and moved into the western part of Rome into the western part of Rome
Attila the Hun (below)
He is a Goth
SSPPQQRR
The Sacking of RomeThe Sacking of Rome
bull The Goths eventually destroyed the city of The Goths eventually destroyed the city of Rome after Rome quit paying them not to attack Rome after Rome quit paying them not to attack
ndash The Goths sacked or destroyed the city of Rome The Goths sacked or destroyed the city of Rome in 410 AD in 410 AD
SSPPQQRR
The Empire in ChaosThe Empire in Chaos
bull The Gothsrsquo victory encouraged other groups to The Gothsrsquo victory encouraged other groups to invade the western half of the empire including invade the western half of the empire including the Vandals and the Hunsthe Vandals and the Huns
SSPPQQRR
How many different invaders do you count 7 different invaders
SSPPQQRR
The Empire in ChaosThe Empire in Chaos
bull A Barbarian general overthrew the last weak emperor in A Barbarian general overthrew the last weak emperor in
Rome and named himself king in 476Rome and named himself king in 476
ndash This event is considered the end of the western Roman This event is considered the end of the western Roman Empire The Eastern part of Rome still stoodEmpire The Eastern part of Rome still stood
SSPPQQRR
Factors in the Fall of RomeFactors in the Fall of Rome
bull Main Idea 3Main Idea 3ndash Many factors contributed Many factors contributed
to Romersquos fall to Romersquos fall
SSPPQQRR
Factors in the Fall of RomeFactors in the Fall of Rome
bull The The large sizelarge size of the empire made it hard to govern of the empire made it hard to govern
bull Barbarian invasionsBarbarian invasions weakened the empire weakened the empire
bull CorruptionCorruption or the decay of peoplersquos values in politics led or the decay of peoplersquos values in politics led to inefficiency in government Bribes and threats were to inefficiency in government Bribes and threats were used to achieve goals used to achieve goals
bull Wealthy citizens began to leave Rome making life more Wealthy citizens began to leave Rome making life more difficult for those who remaineddifficult for those who remained
SSPPQQRR
14 Rome initially tried to stop 14 Rome initially tried to stop Christianity The religion then became Christianity The religion then became popular after some Roman Emperors popular after some Roman Emperors
converted to the religionconverted to the religion
A True
B False
SSPPQQRR
15 Why did the Roman Emperor 15 Why did the Roman Emperor Diocletian divide Rome into two Diocletian divide Rome into two
B Because invaders were threatening to take it over
C Because it was too big for one ruler
D Because he needed to raise more taxes
ABecause he wanted an easier job
SSPPQQRR
16 The capital of the Roman 16 The capital of the Roman Empire moved from ____ to _____Empire moved from ____ to _____
C Rome Italy
D Constantinople Rome
A Byzantium Constantinople
B Rome Constantinople
SSPPQQRR
17 All of the following groups 17 All of the following groups were invaders into Rome were invaders into Rome
EXCPEThellip EXCPEThellip
C Goths
D Huns
A Germanic Barbarians
B Byzantines
SSPPQQRR
18 Which was NOT a factor in 18 Which was NOT a factor in the fall of Romethe fall of Rome
B The large size of the empire made it hardThe large size of the empire made it hard to governto govern
C Corruption in politics led to poor Corruption in politics led to poor government rulersgovernment rulers
D Barbarian invasions weakened the empireBarbarian invasions weakened the empire
A Roman emperors supported the growth of Christianity
- Slide 10
-
SSPPQQRR
The Govern-ator
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger once stared in a movie about the Germanic Barbarians called Conan ndash The Barbarian
SSPPQQRR
Barbarian InvasionBarbarian Invasion
bull In the late 300s a new group from Central In the late 300s a new group from Central Asia called the Asia called the HunsHuns invaded Europe invaded Europe
ndash The Goths fled from the Huns and moved The Goths fled from the Huns and moved into the western part of Rome into the western part of Rome
Attila the Hun (below)
He is a Goth
SSPPQQRR
The Sacking of RomeThe Sacking of Rome
bull The Goths eventually destroyed the city of The Goths eventually destroyed the city of Rome after Rome quit paying them not to attack Rome after Rome quit paying them not to attack
ndash The Goths sacked or destroyed the city of Rome The Goths sacked or destroyed the city of Rome in 410 AD in 410 AD
SSPPQQRR
The Empire in ChaosThe Empire in Chaos
bull The Gothsrsquo victory encouraged other groups to The Gothsrsquo victory encouraged other groups to invade the western half of the empire including invade the western half of the empire including the Vandals and the Hunsthe Vandals and the Huns
SSPPQQRR
How many different invaders do you count 7 different invaders
SSPPQQRR
The Empire in ChaosThe Empire in Chaos
bull A Barbarian general overthrew the last weak emperor in A Barbarian general overthrew the last weak emperor in
Rome and named himself king in 476Rome and named himself king in 476
ndash This event is considered the end of the western Roman This event is considered the end of the western Roman Empire The Eastern part of Rome still stoodEmpire The Eastern part of Rome still stood
SSPPQQRR
Factors in the Fall of RomeFactors in the Fall of Rome
bull Main Idea 3Main Idea 3ndash Many factors contributed Many factors contributed
to Romersquos fall to Romersquos fall
SSPPQQRR
Factors in the Fall of RomeFactors in the Fall of Rome
bull The The large sizelarge size of the empire made it hard to govern of the empire made it hard to govern
bull Barbarian invasionsBarbarian invasions weakened the empire weakened the empire
bull CorruptionCorruption or the decay of peoplersquos values in politics led or the decay of peoplersquos values in politics led to inefficiency in government Bribes and threats were to inefficiency in government Bribes and threats were used to achieve goals used to achieve goals
bull Wealthy citizens began to leave Rome making life more Wealthy citizens began to leave Rome making life more difficult for those who remaineddifficult for those who remained
SSPPQQRR
14 Rome initially tried to stop 14 Rome initially tried to stop Christianity The religion then became Christianity The religion then became popular after some Roman Emperors popular after some Roman Emperors
converted to the religionconverted to the religion
A True
B False
SSPPQQRR
15 Why did the Roman Emperor 15 Why did the Roman Emperor Diocletian divide Rome into two Diocletian divide Rome into two
B Because invaders were threatening to take it over
C Because it was too big for one ruler
D Because he needed to raise more taxes
ABecause he wanted an easier job
SSPPQQRR
16 The capital of the Roman 16 The capital of the Roman Empire moved from ____ to _____Empire moved from ____ to _____
C Rome Italy
D Constantinople Rome
A Byzantium Constantinople
B Rome Constantinople
SSPPQQRR
17 All of the following groups 17 All of the following groups were invaders into Rome were invaders into Rome
EXCPEThellip EXCPEThellip
C Goths
D Huns
A Germanic Barbarians
B Byzantines
SSPPQQRR
18 Which was NOT a factor in 18 Which was NOT a factor in the fall of Romethe fall of Rome
B The large size of the empire made it hardThe large size of the empire made it hard to governto govern
C Corruption in politics led to poor Corruption in politics led to poor government rulersgovernment rulers
D Barbarian invasions weakened the empireBarbarian invasions weakened the empire
A Roman emperors supported the growth of Christianity
- Slide 10
-
SSPPQQRR
Barbarian InvasionBarbarian Invasion
bull In the late 300s a new group from Central In the late 300s a new group from Central Asia called the Asia called the HunsHuns invaded Europe invaded Europe
ndash The Goths fled from the Huns and moved The Goths fled from the Huns and moved into the western part of Rome into the western part of Rome
Attila the Hun (below)
He is a Goth
SSPPQQRR
The Sacking of RomeThe Sacking of Rome
bull The Goths eventually destroyed the city of The Goths eventually destroyed the city of Rome after Rome quit paying them not to attack Rome after Rome quit paying them not to attack
ndash The Goths sacked or destroyed the city of Rome The Goths sacked or destroyed the city of Rome in 410 AD in 410 AD
SSPPQQRR
The Empire in ChaosThe Empire in Chaos
bull The Gothsrsquo victory encouraged other groups to The Gothsrsquo victory encouraged other groups to invade the western half of the empire including invade the western half of the empire including the Vandals and the Hunsthe Vandals and the Huns
SSPPQQRR
How many different invaders do you count 7 different invaders
SSPPQQRR
The Empire in ChaosThe Empire in Chaos
bull A Barbarian general overthrew the last weak emperor in A Barbarian general overthrew the last weak emperor in
Rome and named himself king in 476Rome and named himself king in 476
ndash This event is considered the end of the western Roman This event is considered the end of the western Roman Empire The Eastern part of Rome still stoodEmpire The Eastern part of Rome still stood
SSPPQQRR
Factors in the Fall of RomeFactors in the Fall of Rome
bull Main Idea 3Main Idea 3ndash Many factors contributed Many factors contributed
to Romersquos fall to Romersquos fall
SSPPQQRR
Factors in the Fall of RomeFactors in the Fall of Rome
bull The The large sizelarge size of the empire made it hard to govern of the empire made it hard to govern
bull Barbarian invasionsBarbarian invasions weakened the empire weakened the empire
bull CorruptionCorruption or the decay of peoplersquos values in politics led or the decay of peoplersquos values in politics led to inefficiency in government Bribes and threats were to inefficiency in government Bribes and threats were used to achieve goals used to achieve goals
bull Wealthy citizens began to leave Rome making life more Wealthy citizens began to leave Rome making life more difficult for those who remaineddifficult for those who remained
SSPPQQRR
14 Rome initially tried to stop 14 Rome initially tried to stop Christianity The religion then became Christianity The religion then became popular after some Roman Emperors popular after some Roman Emperors
converted to the religionconverted to the religion
A True
B False
SSPPQQRR
15 Why did the Roman Emperor 15 Why did the Roman Emperor Diocletian divide Rome into two Diocletian divide Rome into two
B Because invaders were threatening to take it over
C Because it was too big for one ruler
D Because he needed to raise more taxes
ABecause he wanted an easier job
SSPPQQRR
16 The capital of the Roman 16 The capital of the Roman Empire moved from ____ to _____Empire moved from ____ to _____
C Rome Italy
D Constantinople Rome
A Byzantium Constantinople
B Rome Constantinople
SSPPQQRR
17 All of the following groups 17 All of the following groups were invaders into Rome were invaders into Rome
EXCPEThellip EXCPEThellip
C Goths
D Huns
A Germanic Barbarians
B Byzantines
SSPPQQRR
18 Which was NOT a factor in 18 Which was NOT a factor in the fall of Romethe fall of Rome
B The large size of the empire made it hardThe large size of the empire made it hard to governto govern
C Corruption in politics led to poor Corruption in politics led to poor government rulersgovernment rulers
D Barbarian invasions weakened the empireBarbarian invasions weakened the empire
A Roman emperors supported the growth of Christianity
- Slide 10
-
SSPPQQRR
The Sacking of RomeThe Sacking of Rome
bull The Goths eventually destroyed the city of The Goths eventually destroyed the city of Rome after Rome quit paying them not to attack Rome after Rome quit paying them not to attack
ndash The Goths sacked or destroyed the city of Rome The Goths sacked or destroyed the city of Rome in 410 AD in 410 AD
SSPPQQRR
The Empire in ChaosThe Empire in Chaos
bull The Gothsrsquo victory encouraged other groups to The Gothsrsquo victory encouraged other groups to invade the western half of the empire including invade the western half of the empire including the Vandals and the Hunsthe Vandals and the Huns
SSPPQQRR
How many different invaders do you count 7 different invaders
SSPPQQRR
The Empire in ChaosThe Empire in Chaos
bull A Barbarian general overthrew the last weak emperor in A Barbarian general overthrew the last weak emperor in
Rome and named himself king in 476Rome and named himself king in 476
ndash This event is considered the end of the western Roman This event is considered the end of the western Roman Empire The Eastern part of Rome still stoodEmpire The Eastern part of Rome still stood
SSPPQQRR
Factors in the Fall of RomeFactors in the Fall of Rome
bull Main Idea 3Main Idea 3ndash Many factors contributed Many factors contributed
to Romersquos fall to Romersquos fall
SSPPQQRR
Factors in the Fall of RomeFactors in the Fall of Rome
bull The The large sizelarge size of the empire made it hard to govern of the empire made it hard to govern
bull Barbarian invasionsBarbarian invasions weakened the empire weakened the empire
bull CorruptionCorruption or the decay of peoplersquos values in politics led or the decay of peoplersquos values in politics led to inefficiency in government Bribes and threats were to inefficiency in government Bribes and threats were used to achieve goals used to achieve goals
bull Wealthy citizens began to leave Rome making life more Wealthy citizens began to leave Rome making life more difficult for those who remaineddifficult for those who remained
SSPPQQRR
14 Rome initially tried to stop 14 Rome initially tried to stop Christianity The religion then became Christianity The religion then became popular after some Roman Emperors popular after some Roman Emperors
converted to the religionconverted to the religion
A True
B False
SSPPQQRR
15 Why did the Roman Emperor 15 Why did the Roman Emperor Diocletian divide Rome into two Diocletian divide Rome into two
B Because invaders were threatening to take it over
C Because it was too big for one ruler
D Because he needed to raise more taxes
ABecause he wanted an easier job
SSPPQQRR
16 The capital of the Roman 16 The capital of the Roman Empire moved from ____ to _____Empire moved from ____ to _____
C Rome Italy
D Constantinople Rome
A Byzantium Constantinople
B Rome Constantinople
SSPPQQRR
17 All of the following groups 17 All of the following groups were invaders into Rome were invaders into Rome
EXCPEThellip EXCPEThellip
C Goths
D Huns
A Germanic Barbarians
B Byzantines
SSPPQQRR
18 Which was NOT a factor in 18 Which was NOT a factor in the fall of Romethe fall of Rome
B The large size of the empire made it hardThe large size of the empire made it hard to governto govern
C Corruption in politics led to poor Corruption in politics led to poor government rulersgovernment rulers
D Barbarian invasions weakened the empireBarbarian invasions weakened the empire
A Roman emperors supported the growth of Christianity
- Slide 10
-
SSPPQQRR
The Empire in ChaosThe Empire in Chaos
bull The Gothsrsquo victory encouraged other groups to The Gothsrsquo victory encouraged other groups to invade the western half of the empire including invade the western half of the empire including the Vandals and the Hunsthe Vandals and the Huns
SSPPQQRR
How many different invaders do you count 7 different invaders
SSPPQQRR
The Empire in ChaosThe Empire in Chaos
bull A Barbarian general overthrew the last weak emperor in A Barbarian general overthrew the last weak emperor in
Rome and named himself king in 476Rome and named himself king in 476
ndash This event is considered the end of the western Roman This event is considered the end of the western Roman Empire The Eastern part of Rome still stoodEmpire The Eastern part of Rome still stood
SSPPQQRR
Factors in the Fall of RomeFactors in the Fall of Rome
bull Main Idea 3Main Idea 3ndash Many factors contributed Many factors contributed
to Romersquos fall to Romersquos fall
SSPPQQRR
Factors in the Fall of RomeFactors in the Fall of Rome
bull The The large sizelarge size of the empire made it hard to govern of the empire made it hard to govern
bull Barbarian invasionsBarbarian invasions weakened the empire weakened the empire
bull CorruptionCorruption or the decay of peoplersquos values in politics led or the decay of peoplersquos values in politics led to inefficiency in government Bribes and threats were to inefficiency in government Bribes and threats were used to achieve goals used to achieve goals
bull Wealthy citizens began to leave Rome making life more Wealthy citizens began to leave Rome making life more difficult for those who remaineddifficult for those who remained
SSPPQQRR
14 Rome initially tried to stop 14 Rome initially tried to stop Christianity The religion then became Christianity The religion then became popular after some Roman Emperors popular after some Roman Emperors
converted to the religionconverted to the religion
A True
B False
SSPPQQRR
15 Why did the Roman Emperor 15 Why did the Roman Emperor Diocletian divide Rome into two Diocletian divide Rome into two
B Because invaders were threatening to take it over
C Because it was too big for one ruler
D Because he needed to raise more taxes
ABecause he wanted an easier job
SSPPQQRR
16 The capital of the Roman 16 The capital of the Roman Empire moved from ____ to _____Empire moved from ____ to _____
C Rome Italy
D Constantinople Rome
A Byzantium Constantinople
B Rome Constantinople
SSPPQQRR
17 All of the following groups 17 All of the following groups were invaders into Rome were invaders into Rome
EXCPEThellip EXCPEThellip
C Goths
D Huns
A Germanic Barbarians
B Byzantines
SSPPQQRR
18 Which was NOT a factor in 18 Which was NOT a factor in the fall of Romethe fall of Rome
B The large size of the empire made it hardThe large size of the empire made it hard to governto govern
C Corruption in politics led to poor Corruption in politics led to poor government rulersgovernment rulers
D Barbarian invasions weakened the empireBarbarian invasions weakened the empire
A Roman emperors supported the growth of Christianity
- Slide 10
-
SSPPQQRR
How many different invaders do you count 7 different invaders
SSPPQQRR
The Empire in ChaosThe Empire in Chaos
bull A Barbarian general overthrew the last weak emperor in A Barbarian general overthrew the last weak emperor in
Rome and named himself king in 476Rome and named himself king in 476
ndash This event is considered the end of the western Roman This event is considered the end of the western Roman Empire The Eastern part of Rome still stoodEmpire The Eastern part of Rome still stood
SSPPQQRR
Factors in the Fall of RomeFactors in the Fall of Rome
bull Main Idea 3Main Idea 3ndash Many factors contributed Many factors contributed
to Romersquos fall to Romersquos fall
SSPPQQRR
Factors in the Fall of RomeFactors in the Fall of Rome
bull The The large sizelarge size of the empire made it hard to govern of the empire made it hard to govern
bull Barbarian invasionsBarbarian invasions weakened the empire weakened the empire
bull CorruptionCorruption or the decay of peoplersquos values in politics led or the decay of peoplersquos values in politics led to inefficiency in government Bribes and threats were to inefficiency in government Bribes and threats were used to achieve goals used to achieve goals
bull Wealthy citizens began to leave Rome making life more Wealthy citizens began to leave Rome making life more difficult for those who remaineddifficult for those who remained
SSPPQQRR
14 Rome initially tried to stop 14 Rome initially tried to stop Christianity The religion then became Christianity The religion then became popular after some Roman Emperors popular after some Roman Emperors
converted to the religionconverted to the religion
A True
B False
SSPPQQRR
15 Why did the Roman Emperor 15 Why did the Roman Emperor Diocletian divide Rome into two Diocletian divide Rome into two
B Because invaders were threatening to take it over
C Because it was too big for one ruler
D Because he needed to raise more taxes
ABecause he wanted an easier job
SSPPQQRR
16 The capital of the Roman 16 The capital of the Roman Empire moved from ____ to _____Empire moved from ____ to _____
C Rome Italy
D Constantinople Rome
A Byzantium Constantinople
B Rome Constantinople
SSPPQQRR
17 All of the following groups 17 All of the following groups were invaders into Rome were invaders into Rome
EXCPEThellip EXCPEThellip
C Goths
D Huns
A Germanic Barbarians
B Byzantines
SSPPQQRR
18 Which was NOT a factor in 18 Which was NOT a factor in the fall of Romethe fall of Rome
B The large size of the empire made it hardThe large size of the empire made it hard to governto govern
C Corruption in politics led to poor Corruption in politics led to poor government rulersgovernment rulers
D Barbarian invasions weakened the empireBarbarian invasions weakened the empire
A Roman emperors supported the growth of Christianity
- Slide 10
-
SSPPQQRR
The Empire in ChaosThe Empire in Chaos
bull A Barbarian general overthrew the last weak emperor in A Barbarian general overthrew the last weak emperor in
Rome and named himself king in 476Rome and named himself king in 476
ndash This event is considered the end of the western Roman This event is considered the end of the western Roman Empire The Eastern part of Rome still stoodEmpire The Eastern part of Rome still stood
SSPPQQRR
Factors in the Fall of RomeFactors in the Fall of Rome
bull Main Idea 3Main Idea 3ndash Many factors contributed Many factors contributed
to Romersquos fall to Romersquos fall
SSPPQQRR
Factors in the Fall of RomeFactors in the Fall of Rome
bull The The large sizelarge size of the empire made it hard to govern of the empire made it hard to govern
bull Barbarian invasionsBarbarian invasions weakened the empire weakened the empire
bull CorruptionCorruption or the decay of peoplersquos values in politics led or the decay of peoplersquos values in politics led to inefficiency in government Bribes and threats were to inefficiency in government Bribes and threats were used to achieve goals used to achieve goals
bull Wealthy citizens began to leave Rome making life more Wealthy citizens began to leave Rome making life more difficult for those who remaineddifficult for those who remained
SSPPQQRR
14 Rome initially tried to stop 14 Rome initially tried to stop Christianity The religion then became Christianity The religion then became popular after some Roman Emperors popular after some Roman Emperors
converted to the religionconverted to the religion
A True
B False
SSPPQQRR
15 Why did the Roman Emperor 15 Why did the Roman Emperor Diocletian divide Rome into two Diocletian divide Rome into two
B Because invaders were threatening to take it over
C Because it was too big for one ruler
D Because he needed to raise more taxes
ABecause he wanted an easier job
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16 The capital of the Roman 16 The capital of the Roman Empire moved from ____ to _____Empire moved from ____ to _____
C Rome Italy
D Constantinople Rome
A Byzantium Constantinople
B Rome Constantinople
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17 All of the following groups 17 All of the following groups were invaders into Rome were invaders into Rome
EXCPEThellip EXCPEThellip
C Goths
D Huns
A Germanic Barbarians
B Byzantines
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18 Which was NOT a factor in 18 Which was NOT a factor in the fall of Romethe fall of Rome
B The large size of the empire made it hardThe large size of the empire made it hard to governto govern
C Corruption in politics led to poor Corruption in politics led to poor government rulersgovernment rulers
D Barbarian invasions weakened the empireBarbarian invasions weakened the empire
A Roman emperors supported the growth of Christianity
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Factors in the Fall of RomeFactors in the Fall of Rome
bull Main Idea 3Main Idea 3ndash Many factors contributed Many factors contributed
to Romersquos fall to Romersquos fall
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Factors in the Fall of RomeFactors in the Fall of Rome
bull The The large sizelarge size of the empire made it hard to govern of the empire made it hard to govern
bull Barbarian invasionsBarbarian invasions weakened the empire weakened the empire
bull CorruptionCorruption or the decay of peoplersquos values in politics led or the decay of peoplersquos values in politics led to inefficiency in government Bribes and threats were to inefficiency in government Bribes and threats were used to achieve goals used to achieve goals
bull Wealthy citizens began to leave Rome making life more Wealthy citizens began to leave Rome making life more difficult for those who remaineddifficult for those who remained
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14 Rome initially tried to stop 14 Rome initially tried to stop Christianity The religion then became Christianity The religion then became popular after some Roman Emperors popular after some Roman Emperors
converted to the religionconverted to the religion
A True
B False
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15 Why did the Roman Emperor 15 Why did the Roman Emperor Diocletian divide Rome into two Diocletian divide Rome into two
B Because invaders were threatening to take it over
C Because it was too big for one ruler
D Because he needed to raise more taxes
ABecause he wanted an easier job
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16 The capital of the Roman 16 The capital of the Roman Empire moved from ____ to _____Empire moved from ____ to _____
C Rome Italy
D Constantinople Rome
A Byzantium Constantinople
B Rome Constantinople
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17 All of the following groups 17 All of the following groups were invaders into Rome were invaders into Rome
EXCPEThellip EXCPEThellip
C Goths
D Huns
A Germanic Barbarians
B Byzantines
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18 Which was NOT a factor in 18 Which was NOT a factor in the fall of Romethe fall of Rome
B The large size of the empire made it hardThe large size of the empire made it hard to governto govern
C Corruption in politics led to poor Corruption in politics led to poor government rulersgovernment rulers
D Barbarian invasions weakened the empireBarbarian invasions weakened the empire
A Roman emperors supported the growth of Christianity
- Slide 10
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Factors in the Fall of RomeFactors in the Fall of Rome
bull The The large sizelarge size of the empire made it hard to govern of the empire made it hard to govern
bull Barbarian invasionsBarbarian invasions weakened the empire weakened the empire
bull CorruptionCorruption or the decay of peoplersquos values in politics led or the decay of peoplersquos values in politics led to inefficiency in government Bribes and threats were to inefficiency in government Bribes and threats were used to achieve goals used to achieve goals
bull Wealthy citizens began to leave Rome making life more Wealthy citizens began to leave Rome making life more difficult for those who remaineddifficult for those who remained
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14 Rome initially tried to stop 14 Rome initially tried to stop Christianity The religion then became Christianity The religion then became popular after some Roman Emperors popular after some Roman Emperors
converted to the religionconverted to the religion
A True
B False
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15 Why did the Roman Emperor 15 Why did the Roman Emperor Diocletian divide Rome into two Diocletian divide Rome into two
B Because invaders were threatening to take it over
C Because it was too big for one ruler
D Because he needed to raise more taxes
ABecause he wanted an easier job
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16 The capital of the Roman 16 The capital of the Roman Empire moved from ____ to _____Empire moved from ____ to _____
C Rome Italy
D Constantinople Rome
A Byzantium Constantinople
B Rome Constantinople
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17 All of the following groups 17 All of the following groups were invaders into Rome were invaders into Rome
EXCPEThellip EXCPEThellip
C Goths
D Huns
A Germanic Barbarians
B Byzantines
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18 Which was NOT a factor in 18 Which was NOT a factor in the fall of Romethe fall of Rome
B The large size of the empire made it hardThe large size of the empire made it hard to governto govern
C Corruption in politics led to poor Corruption in politics led to poor government rulersgovernment rulers
D Barbarian invasions weakened the empireBarbarian invasions weakened the empire
A Roman emperors supported the growth of Christianity
- Slide 10
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14 Rome initially tried to stop 14 Rome initially tried to stop Christianity The religion then became Christianity The religion then became popular after some Roman Emperors popular after some Roman Emperors
converted to the religionconverted to the religion
A True
B False
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15 Why did the Roman Emperor 15 Why did the Roman Emperor Diocletian divide Rome into two Diocletian divide Rome into two
B Because invaders were threatening to take it over
C Because it was too big for one ruler
D Because he needed to raise more taxes
ABecause he wanted an easier job
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16 The capital of the Roman 16 The capital of the Roman Empire moved from ____ to _____Empire moved from ____ to _____
C Rome Italy
D Constantinople Rome
A Byzantium Constantinople
B Rome Constantinople
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17 All of the following groups 17 All of the following groups were invaders into Rome were invaders into Rome
EXCPEThellip EXCPEThellip
C Goths
D Huns
A Germanic Barbarians
B Byzantines
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18 Which was NOT a factor in 18 Which was NOT a factor in the fall of Romethe fall of Rome
B The large size of the empire made it hardThe large size of the empire made it hard to governto govern
C Corruption in politics led to poor Corruption in politics led to poor government rulersgovernment rulers
D Barbarian invasions weakened the empireBarbarian invasions weakened the empire
A Roman emperors supported the growth of Christianity
- Slide 10
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15 Why did the Roman Emperor 15 Why did the Roman Emperor Diocletian divide Rome into two Diocletian divide Rome into two
B Because invaders were threatening to take it over
C Because it was too big for one ruler
D Because he needed to raise more taxes
ABecause he wanted an easier job
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16 The capital of the Roman 16 The capital of the Roman Empire moved from ____ to _____Empire moved from ____ to _____
C Rome Italy
D Constantinople Rome
A Byzantium Constantinople
B Rome Constantinople
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17 All of the following groups 17 All of the following groups were invaders into Rome were invaders into Rome
EXCPEThellip EXCPEThellip
C Goths
D Huns
A Germanic Barbarians
B Byzantines
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18 Which was NOT a factor in 18 Which was NOT a factor in the fall of Romethe fall of Rome
B The large size of the empire made it hardThe large size of the empire made it hard to governto govern
C Corruption in politics led to poor Corruption in politics led to poor government rulersgovernment rulers
D Barbarian invasions weakened the empireBarbarian invasions weakened the empire
A Roman emperors supported the growth of Christianity
- Slide 10
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16 The capital of the Roman 16 The capital of the Roman Empire moved from ____ to _____Empire moved from ____ to _____
C Rome Italy
D Constantinople Rome
A Byzantium Constantinople
B Rome Constantinople
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17 All of the following groups 17 All of the following groups were invaders into Rome were invaders into Rome
EXCPEThellip EXCPEThellip
C Goths
D Huns
A Germanic Barbarians
B Byzantines
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18 Which was NOT a factor in 18 Which was NOT a factor in the fall of Romethe fall of Rome
B The large size of the empire made it hardThe large size of the empire made it hard to governto govern
C Corruption in politics led to poor Corruption in politics led to poor government rulersgovernment rulers
D Barbarian invasions weakened the empireBarbarian invasions weakened the empire
A Roman emperors supported the growth of Christianity
- Slide 10
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17 All of the following groups 17 All of the following groups were invaders into Rome were invaders into Rome
EXCPEThellip EXCPEThellip
C Goths
D Huns
A Germanic Barbarians
B Byzantines
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18 Which was NOT a factor in 18 Which was NOT a factor in the fall of Romethe fall of Rome
B The large size of the empire made it hardThe large size of the empire made it hard to governto govern
C Corruption in politics led to poor Corruption in politics led to poor government rulersgovernment rulers
D Barbarian invasions weakened the empireBarbarian invasions weakened the empire
A Roman emperors supported the growth of Christianity
- Slide 10
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18 Which was NOT a factor in 18 Which was NOT a factor in the fall of Romethe fall of Rome
B The large size of the empire made it hardThe large size of the empire made it hard to governto govern
C Corruption in politics led to poor Corruption in politics led to poor government rulersgovernment rulers
D Barbarian invasions weakened the empireBarbarian invasions weakened the empire
A Roman emperors supported the growth of Christianity
- Slide 10
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