Ch 6 Sec 5 Voc. & Graphic Summary. Index #65

Vocabulary: Diocletian – Emperor of the Roman Empire around 284

A.D. Divided the empire into 2 regions, (east and west) He kept the wealthier eastern region.

Constantine – Succeeded Diocletian as Emperor in 312 A.D. Built new capital called Constantinople and center of the eastern empire.

Huns – Nomads from Central Asia who moved into eastern Europe by 350 A.D. .

Visigoths – Germanic people displaced by invading Huns. They moved to safety in the western portion of the Roman empire.

Alaric – Visigoth general who conquered Italy. Attila – Hun Leader who conquered much of Europe. Odoacer – Germanic leader who ousted the emperor in

Rome in 476 A.D. Inflation: The rapid rise of prices. Mercenary: Foreign soldiers serving for pay.

Ch 6 Sec 5 cont.

Graphic Summary: The Long Decline:▪ Military Causes:▪ Visigoths and other Germanic peoples invade the empire.▪ Roman army lacks training and discipline.▪ Romans forced to hire foreign soldiers to defend borders.

Economic Causes:Heavy taxes necessary to support the government.Farmers leave land.Middle Class disappearsRomans use to much slave labor.

Ch 6 Sec 5 cont.

Political Causes: Government becomes to strict. People stop supporting government. Many corrupt officials. Divided empire becomes weak.

Social CausesPopulation declines because of disease and war.People become selfish and lazy