The Fall of the Western Roman Empire

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Why did Diocletian split the Roman Empire into two parts?

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The Roman Empire had become too large to manage from one seat of government.

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Who moved the capital of the Roman Empire to Constantinople?

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Constantine

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What is one reason the capital of the Roman Empire was moved to Constantinople?

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It had an excellent harbor for trade that also had good natural defenses.

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How did the Western Roman Empire end?

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It was attacked by waves of Germanic tribes, and the last emperor was eventually overthrown.

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What happened to the Eastern Roman Empire?

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It lasted for about one thousand years as the Byzantine Empire.

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Look at the following map. What capital is indicated by the "A"?

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Rome

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Look at the following map. What Empire is indicated by the "C"?

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Western Roman Empire

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Look at the following map. What capital is indicated by the "B"?

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Constantinople

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Look at the following map. What Empire is indicated by the "D"?

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Eastern Roman Empire