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The Emperors During Rome’s Decline

The Emperors During Rome’s Decline. Goals:. Who were the emperors during Rome’s decline? How did they try to “save” the empire?. Emperor Diocletian. Came to power in A.D. 284 Reign was called “New Empire” because he made new reforms. The Reign of Diocletian.

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The Emperors During Rome’s Decline

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  1. The Emperors During Rome’s Decline

  2. Goals: • Who were the emperors during Rome’s decline? • How did they try to “save” the empire?

  3. Emperor Diocletian • Came to power in A.D. 284 • Reign was called “New Empire” because he made new reforms

  4. The Reign of Diocletian • Told farmers and merchants how much they could charge for goods (Edict on Prices) • Increased size of army and government • Divided empire to keep it running smoothly • Each side had own government

  5. The Reign of Diocletian • Divided empire was expensive - Diocletian created new tax system to pay for it • He shared power with another emperor

  6. Emperor Constantine • Came to power in A.D. 312 • Under him, Christianity became main religion

  7. The Reign of Constantine • Built new capital at Byzantium and renamed it Constantinople • It is located between Greece and Asia, reachable by land and sea, good defense • Dedicated in A.D. 330; became “New Rome”

  8. After Constantine • Nephew, Julian, becomes emperor in A.D. 361 • Christianity becomes official religion by A.D. 400 • By A.D. 400, empire permanently split

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