Fall and Decline of the Roman Empire

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Fall and Decline of the Roman Empire

Spread of Christianity and other Religions

Popes and churches had increased roles in government

legalized Christianity in 313

Corrupt Government

Civil Wars

Continuous change of Emperors

Divided the people

Size of Rome

made difficult to control all of the Empire

Over Expanded

Armies had to seperate

made armies smaller

Defense was weak

Beame difficult to communicate

Rise of the Eastern Empire

Eastern Empire focused on financial side

Western Empire still focused on their military

Made Western Roman more vulnerable with drifting of the Eastern Empire or Rome

Emperor Diocletian

Divided Roman Empire into two halves

East and Western Roman Empire

Financial Failure

Slavery

Economy dependent on Slaves

Oppressive taxation and inflation

Rich fled to avoid taxes

Constant war and battle

Raising and paying military

Rising Threats (Rebellions, Nations...)

Empires

Eastern Rome

Small tribes and nations

Huns, Franks, Vandals, Saxons, and Visigoths

Also believed Germanic Faith

Barbarian Tribes

Raided and destroyed smaller cities

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Revolts

Germanic Faith