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During the Imperial Crisis, why did Rome's foreign enemies become more dangerous?
During the Imperial Crisis, why did Rome's foreign enemies become more dangerous?
- The Roman army was stretched thin, creating opportunities for attack. (correct)
- Foreign enemies adopted Roman military tactics and technology.
- The Senate made many new treaties that angered foreign powers.
- A widespread famine weakened the Roman population, making them vulnerable.
Why did civil wars cause massive economic problems for Rome?
Why did civil wars cause massive economic problems for Rome?
- They devalued the currency to stimulate trade.
- They decreased taxes to encourage economic activity.
- They raised taxes to fund expenses. (correct)
- They implemented land redistribution policies to alleviate poverty.
What key administrative reform did Diocletian institute within the Roman Empire?
What key administrative reform did Diocletian institute within the Roman Empire?
- He granted citizenship to all free people within the empire.
- He established term limits for emperors.
- He eliminated the Senate to consolidate power.
- He divided the empire into western and eastern halves. (correct)
Besides sending troops to the border, what did Diocletian do to the Roman Empire?
Besides sending troops to the border, what did Diocletian do to the Roman Empire?
What significant event occurred in Rome in 476 AD?
What significant event occurred in Rome in 476 AD?
How did the use of missionaries affect the Romans in their conflicts with German tribes?
How did the use of missionaries affect the Romans in their conflicts with German tribes?
What geographical region primarily constituted the Byzantine Empire?
What geographical region primarily constituted the Byzantine Empire?
What was a significant achievement attributed to Emperor Justinian?
What was a significant achievement attributed to Emperor Justinian?
Besides his skill as an emperor, what was Justinian known for?
Besides his skill as an emperor, what was Justinian known for?
What characteristic contributed significantly to Constantinople's defense against invasions?
What characteristic contributed significantly to Constantinople's defense against invasions?
Flashcards
How did emperors solve economic problems?
How did emperors solve economic problems?
They raised taxes to support expenses.
Why did Rome's enemies become more dangerous?
Why did Rome's enemies become more dangerous?
Because they saw an opening to attack.
What did Diocletian do to the Roman Empire?
What did Diocletian do to the Roman Empire?
He sent troops to the frontier and reordered the imperial government.
What happened to Rome in 476?
What happened to Rome in 476?
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What was the Byzantine Empire?
What was the Byzantine Empire?
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Who was Justinian?
Who was Justinian?
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Why was Constantinople hard to invade?
Why was Constantinople hard to invade?
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Who captured Constantinople?
Who captured Constantinople?
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What was the Great Schism?
What was the Great Schism?
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Study Notes
- Emperors tried to solve their economic problems by raising taxes to support expenses.
- Rome's foreign enemies became more dangerous during the Imperial Crisis because they saw an opening.
- Diocletian sent troops to the frontier and reordered the imperial government.
- The Romans ran into missionaries while fighting the German tribes.
- Rome collapsed in 476.
- The Byzantine Empire was on the eastern side.
- Justinian was one of the greatest emperors.
- Justinian won back land in Italy, Spain, and North Africa.
- Constantinople was hard to invade due to its strong wall and Greek fire.
- Crusaders successfully captured Constantinople.
- The Great Schism was the division of Christian churches.
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Explore the economic troubles and foreign threats leading to Rome's fall in 476. Learn about Diocletian's reforms, the rise of the Byzantine Empire, and Justinian's reign. Discover Constantinople's defenses and the Great Schism.
