Emperors of Rome

Roman Empire and Constantine

• Julian, also known as the Apostate, was the emperor who attempted to restore paganism to the Roman Empire after Constantine.

Constantine's Reign

• Constantine moved the capital of the Roman Empire from Rome to Constantinople in 330 CE.

Other Religions

• Paganism is the term used to refer to any religion other than Judaism or Christianity.

Roman Empire's Challenges

• The region of the Roman Empire that faced continual invasion from the Germanic tribes after Constantine's reign was the Western Roman Empire.

Overturning Paganism

• Jovian succeeded Emperor Julian and overturned his attempts at restoring paganism.

Roman Empire's Division

• The last emperor to rule both the Western and Eastern halves of the Roman Empire was Theodosius I.

The Huns' Entrance

• The Huns' entrance into Europe was led by the invasion of the Goths.

Battle of Adrianople

• The outcome of the 378 Battle of Adrianople was the defeat of the Roman Empire at the hands of the Visigoths, marking a significant turning point in the decline of the Western Roman Empire.

Justinian's Code of Laws

• The significance of Justinian's Code of Laws was that it was a comprehensive codification of Roman law that became a foundation of Western legal tradition.

The Huns and Their Impact

• The Huns were a nomadic people from Central Asia who had a significant impact on the Roman Empire, causing widespread destruction and contributing to its decline and eventual fall.