Decline of The Roman Empire Ch7

What caused the final collapse of the western Roman Empire?

German tribes and barbarians moved into Rome.

Collegia

A law that made workers' membership in the collegia compulsory.

What did Constantine do to reform the empire?

Constantine made Christianity the official religion in Rome.

What are the causes of each condition that led to the Roman Empire?

Disruption of trade, Gold and silver drain, inflation, Decline of loyalty and discipline in military, Citizen indifference loss of patriotism.

Explain the causes of the decline of the Roman Empire.

Disruption of trade-Hostile tribes outside of the boundaries of the empire interfered with the trade. Gold and Silver drain-Expansion fo the empire exceeded the amount of gold and silver available to be found Inflation-Disappearance of money. Decline of loyalty and discipline in military-Roman soldiers became less disciplines and loyal because they gave their loyalty to christianity, and non-violence. Citizen indifference and loss of patriotism-Rome relied on foreign men to fight in the army. With no skill defeat was common therefore resulting to lose of patriotism.

Anarchy

The absence of any government at all

What steps did Diocletian take to restore order and reform the empire?

When Diocletian realized that the empire was too big to run, he split the empire into four regions.