Collapse of Rome Part 1

Question 1

after the Pax Romana

Answer 1

• series of BAD EMPERORS
• empire divides
• easier to rule
• looks more to Greece

Question 2

political corruption

Answer 2

• selected by violence, birth at times
• bad
• corrupt
• plain crazy

Question 3

military spending

Answer 3

• fighting of barbarians

- policing empire

Question 4

barbarian invasions

Answer 4

• constant fighting
• physically, emotionally, and financially exhausting
• shrinking empire

Question 5

decline or morals and values

Answer 5

• wealthy = lazy
• poor = unhappy
• breakdown of healthy relationships

Question 6

unemployment and inlfation

Answer 6

• more slaves
• increased prices
• decreased trade
• hunger and disease