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    Rome‚ one of the world’s greatest empires‚ was able to prosper in the Mediterranean world for centuries‚ yet‚ Rome’s downfall was inevitable. As Rome ascended into to power‚ the amount of territory they had became immensely vast. The Roman army had seized land from modern-day Scotland to Spain‚ and the entire Mediterranean Sea‚ along with colonies in North Africa‚ Egypt‚ the Middle East‚ and Asia Minor. Rome was able to harmoniously sustain their reign throughout the first two centuries‚ but they

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    The Fall of the Roman Empire Analyze each of the following primary and secondary sources by answering the question(s) listed below each. Then complete the organizer on the causes of the fall of Rome by sorting the contributing factors into the categories of internal and external causes. Source A: Roman Emperors‚ 235-285 CE Emperor Reign Cause of Death Maximus 235-238 CE Assassination Gordian I & II (co-rulers) 238 CE Suicide; killed in battle Balbinus & Pupineus 238 CE Assassination

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    Ancient Rome began its fall in the third century A.D. Before the fall of Rome it was one of the largest empires in the world. At its height it spanned from England to Egypt. The fall of Rome was caused by political decay‚ a failing economy and military upheaval. The first cause was political decay. People lost money holding a political office as well “The basic trouble was that very few inhabitants … believed that the old civilization was worth saving …. [T] he overwhelming majority of the population

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    The “Fall” of Rome Rome was once a strong civilization until it broke into pieces. Rome was like a broken mirror‚ a puzzle that lost the pieces‚ a painting that was one a masterpiece‚ but became faded and ruined. Sometimes good things fall apart‚ so better things can fall together. One of the main causes of the fall of Rome was of Roman invasions. As Rome became weaker‚ people saw it as an open door to invade and attack Rome. Some civilizations succeeded invading and attacking Rome such as the

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    The streets lay empty the city lays abandoned the once great empire has fallen. This once great city is gone‚ what happened? The primary reasons for the fall of Rome were political assassination‚ military problems‚ and natural disasters. The first primary reason for Rome’s fall was the rise in political assassinations. From various sources it states that in the years 235 to 285 A.D. there was a total of 22 emperors. Within the 50 years‚13 of those 22 were assassinated or had a possible assassination

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    History 111 Study Guide Exam 4 Pg’s 523-528‚ 307-324‚ 345-357 http://topdocumentaryfilms.com/dark-ages-the-sacking-of-rome/ Key Questions: (You should know the answers to!) 1. What caused the fall of Rome in the West? You will need to know at least 4 reasons (From the video the Dark Ages and the powerpoint) 2. What happened in the West after Rome fell? Why was it so devastating? (From powerpoint) 3. What caused the Roman Catholic Church in the west and the Eastern Orthodox Church to churches

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    The Fall of Rome For over five hundred years the Roman Empire proved itself powerful and strong throughout its reign from 27 BC through 476 AD until it’s unfortunate decline that led to the tragic fall of Rome. As Rome had expanded its reign through the expansion of Asia‚ Europe‚ and Africa‚ Rome continued to be the most powerful until a series of factors started to have a negative affect and begin the decline of Rome. Due to a series of both internal and external factors that affected Rome negatively

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    The Fall of Rome The Roman Empire is one of the most well-known‚ long reigning empires of all time. The empire lasted from 31 BC to 476 CE. The Romans were well-known for their gladiator games‚ the Colosseum‚ chariot racing and their architecture. Gladiators were trained to fight to the death against an opponent—usually a fierce animal or another gladiator—in front of a crowd in the Colosseum for entertainment. Slaves were often trained to become gladiators. Chariot racing was another popular sport

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    The Fall of Rome- Disease and Plague Gracelyn Gutierrez In Ancient Rome‚ the wealthy had lead pipes that carried water to their houses. Due to lead poisoning in water‚ the rate of death in wealthy homes was very high. The interaction of people at the Coliseum and the blood and death most likely spread disease. Those who lived on the streets went through an uninterrupted season of illness and disease. Alcohol use increased‚ furthering the intolerance of citizens. Poor families lived in crowded

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    The Legacy of Rome During the period of time between 100 and 600 A.D.‚ the Roman Empire experienced both cultural and political changes. Even after the western half fell because of internal collapse‚ immorality‚ and Germanic invasions‚ Rome’s culture and government was preserved in the Byzantine Empire and eventually carried on into modern society. One notable change in the culture of Rome includes the adoption of Christianity. The Roman Empire was originally polytheistic‚ but over time

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