Fall of the Roman Empire

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Internal corruption

Romulus Augustulus

The Byzantine Empire

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Alaric Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Internal corruption was a significant factor in the fall of Rome, marked by corrupt Roman rulers contributing to the empire's decline
Division of Rome was another key reason for its fall, with rulers choosing to divide the empire, resulting in weakening its structure and stability
Outside invasion was the third main reason, with Germanic tribes, led by Alaric, and Odoacer, playing a significant role in Rome's downfall

Diocletian and Constantine were notable Roman rulers who attempted to reform and strengthen the empire, but ultimately failed to prevent its fall
The Byzantine Empire was established by Constantine, which would eventually become the Eastern Roman Empire
Romulus Augustulus was the last Roman Emperor, marking the official end of the Western Roman Empire

Corrupt Roman rulers led to the suffering of commoners, including starvation and poverty
The division of Rome resulted in weakened defenses, making it vulnerable to outside invasion
The fall of Rome could have been prevented if internal corruption and division were addressed, and defense against outsiders was strengthened