The Fall of the Roman Empire

1. The Fall of the Roman Empire Jared Rohrbach For Mrs. Waterbury – Gifted Ed January 9, 2008

2. The Fall of the Roman Empire • When did the Roman Empire fall? • What was their downfall? • What fighting methods did the Roman warriors use?

3. When Did the Roman Empire Fall? • Approximately 476 A.D. • It was after several rulers had usurped the throne. • Half of it (western) went to Germanic powers and the other half went to Zeno, who ruled the eastern half. • The real reason it fell was because of greed.

4. What was the Roman Empires Downfall? • Many battles for power broke out in about 376 A.D. • Ruler after ruler was crowned only to be defeated. • The real collapse began with three brothers: Constantine II, Constantius II and Constans. • Many other followed, Magnentius, Valentian, and a score more!

5. What Fighting Methods did the Roman Warriors Use? • The size of the Roman Army at its height was 128,000-179,000 men • They wore breastplates and wore chainmail. • They carried Pugio (a small dagger. • They also used a Gladius (a short sword) • Their spears were called Hastas. • Ballistas, Onagers and Catapults were also used.

6. Map of Europe To see a really extensive map of the Roman Empire, CLICK HERE

7. To View a Medieval Time Line CLICK HERE

8. Sources • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decline_of_the_Roman_Empire photo of coins and map • http://www.auburn.edu/academic/liberal_arts/foreign/russian/art/briullov-pompeii.jpg photo of Roman Empire falling • http://www.roman-empire.net/maps/map-empire.html Map of the Roman Empire until 800 A.D. • http://www.roman-empire.net/collapse/collapse-index.html history of the collapse of Rome • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_army

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