Division of Empire Flashcards
1
Q
management problems
A
- bad leadership
- communication difficult
- despite extensive road system
- losing unity
2
Q
financial strain
A
- need a lot of resources
- more people = more money
- more people = more taxes
3
Q
empire division
A
- emperor Diocletian divides empire (takes east)
- East and West
- Roman ruler had most power
4
Q
expenses continue
A
- war
- building Constantinople
- bad rulers
- worn roads
5
Q
Western collapse
A
- barbarian attacks
- 476 A.D.
- end of West, enter Dark Ages
6
Q
Eastern empire
A
- Constantinople becomes Byzantine empire
- continues 1000 years
