Chapter 10 Section 2 The Fall Of Rome Flashcards
To exchange goods without using money
Barter
In AD 284, this general became emperor. To stop the empires decline, he introduced reforms and divided the empire into 4 sections to make governing easier
Diocletian
Political changes to make things Better
Reforms
This general became emperor in A.D. 312. To aid the economy, he issued several orders and passed important legislation’s son’s of workers had to follow in their fathers trades.
Constantine
Constantine move the capital of the Roman empire to A Greek city called by Xanthium that he renamed
Constantinople
How did Diocletian try to reverse the decline of Rome?
You divided the empire into four parts, he issued rules that set the prices of goods and wages to be paid, he ordered workers to occupy the same job until they died.
This Roman emperor decided to divide the empire after his death into two separate empires
Theodosius
In AD 410 this Visigoth leader captured Rome. Romes capture shocked of the empires people. It was the first time room had been conquered in 800 years
Alaric
In AD 476, this Germanic in general took control over throwing to western emperor a 14-year-old boy named Romulus Augustulus
Odoacer
Which event usually marks the fall of the Western Roman empire?
The overthrowing of the western emperor, a 14-year-old boy named Romulus Augustulus
Which aspects of Rome are reflected in present-day culture?
Our government, language, letters, and architecture
What social problems helped cause the empires decline?
If you were Romans honor the old ideals of duty, courage, and honesty. Many government officials took bribes.
What is a term for a rapidly increasing prices that happen when money loses its value?
Inflation
