1. Read Along
Chapter 5
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2. What are the political, social, and economic problems that arose in the Roman Empire that eventually helped lead to its downfall?
Political Turmoil
Fighting for the throne
26 emperors in 50 years
Only one died of natural causes
Economic and Social Sanctions
Heavy Taxes
Unofficial Slavery

3. Who was Diocletian and what did he try to accomplish
Who was Diocletian and what did he try to accomplish? What policies did he enact?
Tried to restore power
Divided empire into two
He controlled the Rich Eastern Part
Maximian was appointed to rule the Western Part
Fixed prices to try to control inflation – rapid rise in prices
Farmers were required to stay on their land
Sons in Father’s foot steps

4. What are the two major contributions of Constantine?
Granted Religious toleration
Established a new capital at Byzantium -> Constantinople =

5. Summarize the mass invasions of Europe that led to the eventual downfall of Rome?
Huns – from central Asia, migrate to Europe
Overran the Visigoths, Ostrogoths, and other Germanic tribes
Invasion causes Rome to give up Britain, France, and Spain
Rome is eventually overrun and sacked by the Visigoths
Attila attacks most of Europe
Odoacer kicks the Roman emperor in the West out of the Throne
This marks the historical end of the Roman Empire

6. Reasons for the fall of Rome:
Military Attacks
Invasions, military consisted of mercenaries
Political Turmoil
Lost support of the people b/c it was oppressive and authoritarian
Corruption of leaders
Civil Wars
Division of the Empire during a crucial period
Economic Weakness
Heavy taxes
Reliance on Slaves reduced technological innovation
Farmers abandoned land
Middle class sank into poverty
Population decline from warfare and disease
Social Decay
Loss of values (Patriotism, discipline, devotion to duty)
Upper class quit leading and started spending

7. In your own words, answer the question of 'Did Rome really fall
In your own words, answer the question of 'Did Rome really fall?' Use information from your book and your own knowledge to support your answer.
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