Too Big
How long did it take to send messages across the empire?
Weeks or Months
What was the title of Rome's top leader?
Emperor
Name one group that lived near Rome's borders.
Goths, Vandals, or Huns
What did Rome start running out of?
Money
Who did Rome hire to fight for pay?
Mercenaries
What two parts was the empire split into?
East and West
Generals fought each other for this.
The throne / Power
What did some outside groups do when they moved in?
Fought wars
What metal was used less in coins?
Silver
What did the mercenaries not have for Rome?
Loyalty
Which half of the empire stayed strong?
East
About how many emperors ruled in just 50 years?
Twenty
Who took power and ended the western empire?
Odoacer
What is it called when everything costs more?
Inflation
What became too big to protect?
The borders
Rome ruled land from Egypt all the way to this island country in the north.
Britain
What happened to most of those emperors?
They were killed
What half of the empire ended?
The West
What went up because of money trouble?
Taxes
Fewer people wanted to join this.
The army