The Decline of the Roman Empire

The Decline of the Roman Empire

Guiding Questions 

• What factors led to the Roman empire's decline? 

• How did Rome's leader's attempt to hold the empire together?

• What happened to the two halves of the empire? 

Why did the Pax Romana End? 

Multiple Choice

The peace of the Roman empire depended on . . .

• having a stronger army.

• passing information.

• one emperor following another emperor without violence.

• money and trade.

What Was the Imperieal Crisis

• Economic Problems Worsen

• Foreign Invaders Threaten the Empire

• Germanic Tribes

Multiple Choice

What are barbarians?

• Germans

• Roman Soldiers

• Christians

• Emperor

The Late Empire

• Diocletian Divides the Empire

• Constantine Builds a "New Rome"

Multiple Choice

Where was "New Rome" built?

• Modern day Spain

• Modern day Carthage

• Modern day Germany

• Modern day Turkey

The West Collapses

• The Huns Arrive

• The Germans Invade

• The Fall of Rome

Multiple Choice

What are mercenaries?

• The Huns

• religious followers

• soldiers that fight for pay

• criminals that became soldiers

Open Ended

What did you find interesting about the decline of the Roman Empire?

Open Ended

What are some questions you still have about the fall of the Roman Empire?