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
