The Decline of the Roman Empire Flashcards
1
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inflation
A
a drastic drop in the value of money coupled with a rise in prices
2
Q
mercenary
A
foreign soldiers who fought for money
3
Q
Diocletian
A
a strong-willed army leader who became new emperor in AD 284
4
Q
Constantinople
A
city of Constantine
5
Q
Alaric
A
marched across the Alps toward Rome
6
Q
Attila
A
In 434 they united for the first time under a powerful chieftain, who with his 100k soldiers terrorized both halves of the empire
