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Understanding the Factors Behind the Decline of the Roman Empire

This article explores the various challenges that led to the weakening of the Roman Empire, including less secure borders, economic decline, and external pressures from nomadic tribes. It also contrasts the Eastern Roman Empire, known for its wealth and trade, with the struggling Western Empire. Key terms such as 'barbarian' and 'Germanic migrations' highlight the conflicts and social dynamics of the time. This content is not only informative for history enthusiasts but also serves as a foundational understanding of one of history's greatest empires.

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Understanding the Factors Behind the Decline of the Roman Empire

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  1. Question 1 • Which one of these did not weaken the Roman Empire? • A. Less Secure Borders • B. Smaller Cities • C. Farther from trade routes • D. None of the Above

  2. Question 2 • The capital of the Eastern Roman Empire? • A. Rome • B. Constantinople • C. Madrid • D. Frankfurt • E. Athens

  3. Question 3 • A person who is considered to be uncivilized and primitive? • A. Nomad • B. Plunder • C. Roman • D. Barbarian • E. Greek

  4. Question 4 • Which group forced Germanic’s to move into Roman territory? • A. Nomads • B. Barbarians • C. Huns • D. Both A & C • E. Both A & B

  5. Question 5 • Germanic people were skilled in what? • A. Sports • B. Metalworkers • C. Teachers • D. Militaries • E. None of the Above

  6. Two Roman Empires Eastern Roman Empire • Stronger & Wealthier • Large Amount of Trade • Black Sea used for protection Western Empire • Smaller & Less Wealthy • To far away from trade • Less secure borders

  7. Invading People • Northern borders the empire grew weaker • Nomads would attack these weak spots • Many of these groups were people known as Germanic • Romans look down upon these groups and called them barbarian • Germanic people came from a complex culture

  8. German Migrations • Nomads would move to new locations as their food ran out • As Rome began to decline, well armed Nomads became a threat to Rome • From 380-500 A.D., Central Asian Nomads were pushing people out of Roman and Chinese Empire • Huns drove Germanic people west and south into Roman territory

  9. Question 1 • Which one of these did not weaken the Roman Empire? • A. Less Secure Borders • B. Smaller Cities • C. Farther from trade routes • D. None of the Above

  10. Question 2 • The capital of the Eastern Roman Empire? • A. Rome • B. Constantinople • C. Madrid • D. Frankfurt • E. Athens

  11. Question 3 • A person who is considered to be uncivilized and primitive? • A. Nomad • B. Plunder • C. Roman • D. Barbarian • E. Greek

  12. Question 4 • Which group forced Germanic’s to move into Roman territory? • A. Nomads • B. Barbarians • C. Huns • D. Both A & C • E. Both A & B

  13. Question 5 • Germanic people were skilled in what? • A. Sports • B. Metalworkers • C. Teachers • D. Militaries • E. None of the Above

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