History ch 5.5

What is the date of the fall of the western Roman empire

476 the western emporer Romulus's augustulus was deposed by the Germanic head of the army.

How long did the Roman civilization last

Almost 1000 years

Explain why the population was so harmful to the Roman empire

Because trade slowed, labor shortage, German mercanies not loyal.

In the early 4th century Roman Empire gained a new lease on life thru which 2 empowers?

Diocletian and Constantine

How did Constantine strengthen roman empire

Expanded policies of Diocletian, became sole ruler, built new capital at Byzantium.

What led to the Rome fall

Germanic groups move in, Visigoths defeat Rome in a.d. 378, sack Rome in 455,German cross frontiers, vandals sack Rome in455, Romulus augustulus deposed in 476

How did Diocletian strengthen the roman empire

He divided it into four units, strengthened bureaucracies, enlarged army, new economic and social values.

What led to the decline of Rome

Marcus Aurelius dies, military rule, invasions, plague, close to economic collapse,

Who was the last good emporer in Rome

Marcus Aurelius who died in a. b. 180

What caused the fall of the Roman Empire?

Migration of Germanic tribes

What helped bring an end to Roman Empire?

Migration of Germanic tribes

What was the condition of Roman Empire prior to constantine and Diocletian?

There was civil war, invasions, conflict confusion and plague.

What economic and military problems contributed to the decline of Roman Empire?

There was less trade, labor shortage and invasion.

Describe the roman rulers from235-284

There were 22 ineffective rulers who gained power thru military strength. Most died violently.

Which groups moved into the western Roman empire

Visigoths and vandals