The Soldier Emperors (235-284)

Question 1

period from 235-249.

Answer 1

no dynasty that stayed in power for longer than a few years. there were harsh wars in the east and in the Balkans. money was devaluating.

Question 2

emperors

Answer 2

Maximinus Thrax, second equestrian emperor (235-238) -> two elderly senators -> Gordian III (238-244) -> Philip the Arabian (244-249) -> Decius (249-251) -> short-reigning emperors -> Valerian (253-260) along with Gallienus (253-268) -> Claudius II (268-270) -> Aurelian (270-275) -> Tacitus (275-276) -> Probus (276-282) -> Carus (282-283)

Question 3

empire of the Gauls

Answer 3

from 260-274. under Postumus’ and his successors’ rule.

Question 4

period from 249-284

Answer 4

the empire had to sustain a real crisis. the emperors of this time are known as soldier emperors because their power rested solely on their soldiers; mights and they acquired the power through military coups.
large parts of the empire were devastated and payed no taxes. trade and agricultural produce declined.
there was also a complete transformation in roman monetary system.
the provinces of Africa and Asia became increasingly more important.