Roman Leaders
The name of the emperor who instituted reforms but was not strong enough to enforce them
Diocletian
Rome's form of government
Republic
This is the alternative form of trade people began using when the value of Roman coins decreased
Bartering
Rome finally fell when this type of tribe invaded from northern Europe
Germanic
The Romans transported water from place to place using this innovation
The name of the Roman Emperor who moved the capital of Rome
Constantine
Theodosius decided that this major change should take place after his death
Split the empire into eastern and western parts
Roman soldiers and foreign invaders caused this immediate problem by attacking farms and disrupting trade
food shortages
The Visigoths entered Rome for protection from which other invading tribe?
The Huns
This is the Latin translation for the phrase Roman Peace
Pax Romana
This emperor took over after Constantine died
Theodosius
This was the new name for the Eastern Roman Empire
the Byzantine Empire
To try to stop economic decline, the government did this to their coins
Made more coins with less silver/gold in them
In 410 AD, this Visigoth leader captured the city of Rome
Alaric
The former name of the city, before it was called Constantinople
Byzantium
This is the name of the Germanic soldier who seized control of Rome and ruled it for almost 15 years
Odoacer
To try to improve productivity among workers, Diocletian instituted this job requirement
Workers stay in their jobs until they die
This Germanic tribe burned Rome's buildings and stole their valuables
Vandals
The Visigoths became tired of the Romans' demands, rebelled, and defeated the Roman legions at this location
Adrianople
This is the name of the 14 year old emperor who was overcome by Germanic soldiers and gave up Rome
Romulus Augustalus
The people did this when Diocletian instituted reforms
Ignored them
This Germanic tribe attacked and took over teh city of Rome during Odoacer's rule, killing Odoacer and replacing him with thier own ruler
Ostrogoths