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The Fall of the Rome Empire

The Fall of the Rome Empire. Chapter 6 section 4. Key Terms. Inflation Mercenary Diocletian Constantinople Attila. The Empire Weakens. Weak Leaders No strong leaders Civil wars Increased threat of invasion in east and the west Empires demands and military cause economic crisis.

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The Fall of the Rome Empire

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  1. The Fall of the Rome Empire Chapter 6 section 4

  2. Key Terms • Inflation • Mercenary • Diocletian • Constantinople • Attila

  3. The Empire Weakens • Weak Leaders • No strong leaders • Civil wars • Increased threat of invasion in east and the west • Empires demands and military cause economic crisis

  4. The Empire Weakens • Empire became military dictatorship • Deposed emperors and put in their own leaders • 20 emperors ruled between 235-284

  5. Economic Troubles • Robbery and piracy increased • No conquests no new wealth • Minted coins with less silver • Inflation-dramatic rise in prices

  6. Military and Political Turmoil • Third century AD military in disarray • Became less disciplined and loyal • Allegiance was to commander not Rome • Mercenaries-foreign soldiers who fought for money • Feelings of loyalty weakened amongst the citizens

  7. Attempts at Reform • Diocletian • 284 BC • Changed emperor to absolute monarchy • Ruled accountable to no one • Divided empire in two • He ruled eastern • Both emperors called Caesars

  8. Attempts at Reform • Diocletian • Forced society into rigid order • Sons follow trades and social positions of their father • Peasants permanently tied to the land • Increased the army • Defense received the most attention

  9. Attempts at Reform • Economy under state control • New tax system • Saved empire from economic collapse

  10. Constantine • Constantine • Decided to abdicate 305 BC • 312 BC restored order • Kept state control • Supported Christianity • Built capitol to Constantinople • Better able to defend was richer

  11. Invasion and Fall • Germanic tribes raided Rome’s frontiers • 300’s the Huns came from the east • Huns formed vast empires • Visigoths were frightened • 410 King Alaric sacked Rome

  12. Invasions and Fall • Huns pushed more tribes towards roman Empire • Vandals attacked Rome 450 • Destroyed everything in their pathAttila led

  13. Invasion and Fall • Attila led attack on Gaul • Roman Army allied with the Visigoths • Defeated Huns in 451 • Attila withdrew from Gaul turned to Rome • Pope Leo persuaded Attila to avoid Rome

  14. Fall of the West • Germanic tribes ruled the western provinces • Odoacer overthrew the last emperor • 14 year old boy Romulus Augustus • Eastern Empire still strong • Became Byzantine Empire

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