The Decline Of the Roman Empire Bellwork: August 22, 2017 Turn to ibook page ______ and record the following title in big fancy font: The Decline Of the Roman Empire
Record the following information in your iBook on page ______ Fast Facts :Reforming (changing) the Roman Empire 1.Invasions, Political & Economic issues caused the Empire to decline 2.Three Roman Emperors attempted to rebuild & manage the Empire: *Diocletian (A.D. 284)- Split the Empire in two parts. He ruled the east, while his colleague, Maximian, ruled the west. Each was responsible to protect their part. *Diocletian (A.D. 293) then picks two Caesars to rule additional Roman territory. *After Diocletian dies in A.D. 302, Rome breaks out in civil wars as the two Caesars fight for power * Constantine (A.D. 312) takes power and splits the Empire in two halves. He will rule the East and move the capital to Constantinople. *Theodosius (A.D.379) becomes emperor and officially splits the Empire into western and eastern parts when he dies. His sons inherit the Empire.
Roman Emperors who split Rome This handsome fellow is Diocletian. Male Supermodel: Constantine This hunk of a man is Theodosius Besides being extremely good looking, what did these three Roman Emperors have in common?
Decline of the Empire-MTV (maps, timeline, vocabulary) Let's take a look at your MTV and focus first on the map. Turn to textbook page 58. minor
Western Roman Empire vs. Eastern Roman Empire Venn Diagram Draw the Venn Diagram under the Fast Facts. Make the diagram large. Eastern Roman Empire Western Roman Empire