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According to legend, when was Rome founded?
According to legend, when was Rome founded?
What were some of the factors that led to the fall of the Western Roman Empire?
What were some of the factors that led to the fall of the Western Roman Empire?
Who were some of the key emperors who played a role in preserving the Roman Empire?
Who were some of the key emperors who played a role in preserving the Roman Empire?
Where did Constantine move his capital to?
Where did Constantine move his capital to?
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How long did the Eastern Roman Empire survive after the fall of the Western Roman Empire?
How long did the Eastern Roman Empire survive after the fall of the Western Roman Empire?
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What were some of the events that contributed to the decline of the Western Roman Empire?
What were some of the events that contributed to the decline of the Western Roman Empire?
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Who were two emperors who played a significant role in preserving the Roman Empire?
Who were two emperors who played a significant role in preserving the Roman Empire?
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When did the Western Roman Empire come to an end?
When did the Western Roman Empire come to an end?
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What was the new name of the city that Constantine moved his capital to?
What was the new name of the city that Constantine moved his capital to?
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How long did the Eastern Roman Empire continue to exist after the fall of the Western Roman Empire?
How long did the Eastern Roman Empire continue to exist after the fall of the Western Roman Empire?
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Study Notes
Founding of Rome
- Founded in April 753 BC as a small village
Rise of the Roman Empire
- Built one of the greatest and longest-lived empires in history over 1000 years
Decline of the Western Roman Empire
- Series of events in the 3rd century AD led to its decline
- Factors contributing to decline: corruption, economic difficulty, external and internal warfare, invasion, migration, disease, and carelessness
- Western Roman Empire ended in 476 AD
Preservation of the Empire
- Diocletian divided the empire to ease administration
- Constantine moved the capital to the East, renaming it Constantinople
- These emperors played a key role in preserving the empire for another millennium
Eastern Roman Empire
- Survived until the 15th century
- Despite the fall of the Western Roman Empire in the 5th century
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Test your knowledge of the decline and fall of the Roman Empire with this quiz. Explore the causes and consequences of corruption, economic challenges, warfare, and invasions that led to the downfall of the once-great Western Empire.
