Fall Of Rome
What were Rome's problems? (political, social, economic, & military)
Rome's people stopped paying taxes and many became slaves. Businesses were failing, and Rome could not pay their army. More money was created at a lesser value, but it did not solve anything.
Rome's people stopped paying taxes and many became slaves. Businesses were failing, and Rome could not pay their army. More money was created at a lesser value, but it did not solve anything.
What changes did Diocletian & Constantine make?
Diocletian tried to divide Rome into four parts because Rome was too much for one emperor. He failed.
Constantine issued the Edict of Milan which removed any penalties of being a Christian.
Diocletian tried to divide Rome into four parts because Rome was too much for one emperor. He failed.
Constantine issued the Edict of Milan which removed any penalties of being a Christian.
Who invaded Rome & why does it fail?
Barbarian tribes invaded Rome. Too much money was spent paying soldiers in Rome. This caused a financial crisis. They also relied too much on slave labor.
Barbarian tribes invaded Rome. Too much money was spent paying soldiers in Rome. This caused a financial crisis. They also relied too much on slave labor.
What was Rome's legacy? (influence on: government, religion, & culture)
Rome had influence on our government today, by creating a republic. (an equal law system)
Religion in Rome has affected our religion because that is where the Christian religion started.
Latin language also had influence on today's language.
Rome had influence on our government today, by creating a republic. (an equal law system)
Religion in Rome has affected our religion because that is where the Christian religion started.
Latin language also had influence on today's language.