The Western Roman Umpire Flashcards
1
Q
What were the key reasons for decline of the Roman Empire?
A
- There were too many emperors and they didn’t have enough time to make changes
- pressure of barbarian tribes
- Taxation was unfair because they taxed the poor and no the rich.
- Lack of technological progress.
2
Q
Which barbarian tribes helped accelerate this decline?
A
Jukes, angles and sax, the Vandals, Goths, Huns, Franks/ Longobards
3
Q
Was it simply one cause or a combination?
A
A combination
4
Q
What is the name of the period that immediately followed the collapse? Why was it called this?
A
The Dark Ages, because nothing major happened, everyone just went by with their lives and no major technology was created.
5
Q
What was Europe like after the Empire collapsed?
A
It was pretty boring and not much happened
