The Fall of Rome Unit 1 Chapter 5 Section 5. The Split of Rome Constantine’s new project – A new Roman capital The new capital comes with the split of.

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The Fall of Rome Unit 1 Chapter 5 Section 5

The Split of Rome Constantine’s new project – A new Roman capital The new capital comes with the split of the Roman Empire –Rome – Western Roman Empire Polytheism (Multiple Gods) –Constantinople – Eastern Roman Empire Christianity (Single God)

The Germanic Tribes Move In The Huns, lead by Attila the Hun move in to Eastern Europe The Huns force other groups to move west and into Rome Rome is sacked (partially destroyed) throughout the 400’s CE 476 CE – Romulus Augustulus removed from power –Seen as the date when Rome falls

Why Did Rome Fall – The Theories Treatment of Christians Lead Poisoning Non-Romans and Non-Italians coming to power Plague Lack of technological development Couldn’t create a workable political system

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