Kategorier: Alle - christianity - corruption

af Lucas Lindsey 5 år siden

451

Fall and Decline of the Roman Empire

The Roman Empire faced a multitude of challenges that contributed to its decline. Overexpansion stretched the military thin, weakening defenses and complicating communication. Corruption within the government made it difficult to control the vast empire, leading to continuous civil wars and a divided populace.

Fall and Decline of the Roman Empire

Fall and Decline of the Roman Empire

Spread of Christianity and other Religions

Popes and churches had increased roles in government
legalized Christianity in 313

Corrupt Government

Civil Wars
Continuous change of Emperors
Divided the people
Size of Rome
made difficult to control all of the Empire

Over Expanded

Armies had to seperate
made armies smaller

Defense was weak

Beame difficult to communicate

Rise of the Eastern Empire

Eastern Empire focused on financial side
Western Empire still focused on their military
Made Western Roman more vulnerable with drifting of the Eastern Empire or Rome
Emperor Diocletian
Divided Roman Empire into two halves

East and Western Roman Empire

Financial Failure

Slavery
Economy dependent on Slaves
Oppressive taxation and inflation
Rich fled to avoid taxes
Constant war and battle
Raising and paying military

Rising Threats (Rebellions, Nations...)

Empires
Eastern Rome
Small tribes and nations
Huns, Franks, Vandals, Saxons, and Visigoths

Also believed Germanic Faith

Barbarian Tribes
Raided and destroyed smaller cities

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Revolts
Germanic Faith