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NAME: ___________________________________ The Decline of the Roman Empire November 24, 2008 Setting the Scene In 180 AD the ____________________ comes to an end with the death of emperor Marcus Aurelius. Political and economic turmoil for the next 100 years. Struggles for Power Disruptive Emperors In political pattern emerges. were overthrown by ambitious generals who had support from their troops. a __________ year span Rome went through __________ emperors. Economic and Social Problems High taxes to support the army and government burdened business people and small farmers. Farmland lost its productivity. __________________ had to leave their land and work for ____________________. Emperor Diocletian In 284 he divides the Roman Empire into two parts. Diocletian controls the wealthier _______________ part and appoints a co-emperor to rule the western provinces. Emperor Diocletian (Continued) Increases the prestige of the emperor by creating ceremonies for himself. Fixed prices for goods and services. Tried to ensure steady production of foods and other goods. Farmers were forced to remain on the land. Sons were required to follower their father’s ___________________. Emperor Constantine Becomes emperor in __________. Continued Diocletian’s reforms with __________ new additions. Emperor Constantine (Continued) Granted toleration to _____________________which led to rapid growth of Christianity within the empire Built a new capital in ____________________. This made the eastern portion of the empire the center of power. Economy was revived. Mixed Results Helped hold the empire together for another ____________________. The reforms failed to stop the long-term decline. Foreign Invasions The Huns (Nomadic people): - ____________________. - Roman legions were unable to halt the invading Huns. - Roman empire surrendered Britain, France, and Spain. Rome Defeated New waves of invaders attacked the Roman Empire. The Visigoths overran Italy and destroyed Rome. The _______________ attacked through France and Spain into North Africa. Rome Defeated (Continued) ____________________ (Hun leader) led a savage conquest across much of Europe in 434. The Hun invasion sent Germanic peoples into the Roman Empire. Odoacer (Germanic leader) ousts the emperor of Rome in 476. Causes of the Fall of Rome Military causes: Rome hired ____________________ (foreign soldiers serving for pay) who had no loyalty. Political causes: Civil wars over who would be chosen as emperor. Causes of the Fall of Rome (Continued) Economic Causes: Increase in taxes. Farmers abandoned their land. Middle class sank into poverty. Population declined because of __________ and _______________. Social Causes: Decline in patriotism, discipline, and devotion to duty.