The Fall Of Rome Flashcards
What was Christianity’s impact on history
In Rome, they had a code of morality which was their theology
Christianity had commandments
This was during the time of Daniel, which this was the last kingdom in Nebuchadnezzar’s dream which divided into two legs
Christians also witnessed more
What was the political chaos from 235-284 bc
22 different emperors but most of them were assassinated by the Praetorian guard
What were some of rome’s military struggles
They fought against the Germanic tribes in the north
They hired them as mercenaries
Who was their enemy in the east?
The Sassanids which were Persians
What social struggles did Rome have
A plague
What effects did the plague have on Rome
Fewer soldiers
Fewer workers
Fewer people paying taxes
What were Rome’s political divisions
Diocletian was an emperor who made a tetrarchy
He kept his power by saying that he was in charge of the military
He was “religious” and was upset that they were denying the old gods
Who was ruler after Diocletian and what did he do
Constantine built another capital city called Constantinople (Byzantine)
These were the two legs in Nebuchadnezzar’s vision.
What was the impact of Christianity on Rome’s religion
They changed from polytheistic religion where the emperor was divine to a monotheistic religion where the emperor was just another sinner who needed to be saved
What were the six purported causes of the The fall of Rome?
God is in charge of history and success of nations!!! 1)SPIRITUAL-Christianity 2)ETHNIC-non-Roman groups think differently/different problems
3) HEALTH-lead poisoning
4) ECONOMIC-more expenses-fewer taxes debt
5) POLITICAL-chaos – power-hungry
6) GEOGRAPHICAL/MILITARY-army too big & spread out
The end? What were the 3 tribes?
Huns
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