The Fall Of Rome Flashcards
What is a site of encounter
A place where different cultures interact and exchange goods, technology, and ideas.
Why is Rome a site of encounter
- Centeral Location
- Rome had alot of diffrent foods (trade)
3.Technology
How many emperors were their
22
Why were there so many emperors
Most emperos were murdered
What are some factors that led to the fall of Rome
- Political Confusion (weak government)
- Economic Weaknesses ( People loss jobs and money value declined)
- Invasions (The German soldiers that the government hired had no Loyalty.
Who was Diocletian
Tried to save the empire but failed
Who was Constantine
Moved the capital from rome to Constantinople
Who was Theodosius
Split the empire into 2
Who were the Visigoths
They captured Rome and Rebeled aginst it
Who were the Vandals
They attacked, stole, and burned buiding in Rome
Who was General Odocacer
Overthrew Romulus Agustine, there were no more Roman emiperors after
What are some laws in accient Rome
- Innocente until proven guilty
- Judes are fair
- citizens can vote
What are some things were browed from Rome\Latin
- ABCs
- Concrete
- Roots
- Domes and arches