Rome Flashcards
How were Roman and Greek religions simular
Greek god and goddess were popular bug given different names
Why is roman language important
Latin became Europe language for government, trade, and learning. Now basis of many modern languages
What social problem led to the decline?
The last severan ruler died, famine and disease spread
Why did Rome use Germanic warriors in there army
The government could no longer pay roman soldiers
What caused romes economy to weaken
Income and wages fall. Wealthy fail to pay taxes
How did inflation infect Rome?
Could not afford to defend territories, had to fund way to pay warriors. Put less gold in coins now people bartered because prices went up.
Captures Rome
Alaric
Increasing prices
Inflation
Moved capital
Constantine
Divided Rome
Theodosius
Political change to make things better
Reform
Decision led government to inflation
Decreased value of money
Instead of using money
Barter
Visigoths, franks, vandals
Germanic groups
Overthrew Romulus Augustus
Odoacer