1. 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

2. 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.

3. 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? 

4. 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. 
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5. 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