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The Fall of Rome: 

The Fall of Rome World History Mr. Johnston April 7, 2000

Rome in Crisis: 

Rome in Crisis Death of Marcus Aurelius Political turmoil Generals fought for power In one 50-year period there were 26 rulers

Attempts at Reform: 

Attempts at Reform Diocletian Divided the empire into Eastern and Western regions so it would be easier to govern Fixed the prices of goods and services so people could afford them

Attempts at Reform: 

Attempts at Reform Constantine Religious toleration of the Christians Built a new capital at Constantinople Diocletian and Constantine slowed decline but could not stop it.

Invasion : 

Invasion Hun invasion of Europe displaced many Europeans Displaced Europeans fled into Rome

Causes of the Fall of Rome: 

Causes of the Fall of Rome Economic Causes High cost to maintain Army led to high taxes Farmers left land and the middle classes fell into poverty

Causes of the Fall of Rome: 

Causes of the Fall of Rome Military Causes Changes in army membership Loosened discipline

Causes of the Fall of Rome: 

Causes of the Fall of Rome Moral Decay Loss of faith in Rome Values such as patriotism, discipline, and devotion to duty declined

Causes of the Fall of Rome: 

Causes of the Fall of Rome Political Causes Political turmoil Fights for power Government became autocratic and people revolted

Causes of the Fall of Rome: 

Causes of the Fall of Rome Invasion Invaded by Europeans when already weakened by other factors

The End of Rome: 

The End of Rome Rome fell in 476 A.D. when Odoacer, a Germanic leader, took over Rome However, the Eastern Roman Empire continued to exist

The Contribution of Rome: 

The Contribution of Rome World History Mr. Johnston April 7, 2000

Art/Architecture: 

Art/Architecture Trajan--A Roman Emperor

Art/Architecture: 

Art/Architecture Etruscan chariot

Art/Architecture: 

Art/Architecture Etruscan Jewelry

Art/Architecture: 

Art/Architecture Roman Bedroom

Art/Architecture: 

Art/Architecture Old Market Woman

Art/Architecture: 

Art/Architecture Bust of a bearded man

Art/Architecture: 

Art/Architecture Marcus Aurelius

Art/Architecture: 

Art/Architecture

Art/Architecture: 

Art/Architecture The Pantheon

Art/Architecture: 

Art/Architecture The Colloseum

Art/Architecture: 

Art/Architecture A Roman Forum

Art/Architecture: 

Art/Architecture The Arch of Constantine

Technology: 

Technology Roman Road

Technology: 

Technology Roman Aqueduct in Spain

Science: 

Science Ptolemy

Language: 

Language Latin and the Romance Languages--French, Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese

Literature: 

Literature Virgil

Law: 

Law Twelve Tables--Included the following laws (Marriages) should not take place between plebeians and patricians. No person shall hold meetings by night in the city. Females should remain in guardianship even when they have attained their majority. A dreadfully deformed child shall be quickly killed.