Transcript Caesar and the Decline of the Republic

Journal 9/8
Look back at your notes and past
journals, or you can look at pages 15657, what problems do you see arising in
Rome? If you had to guess, how will
one or all of these lead to the fall of the
Roman Empire?
The Fall
The Roman Empire splits
End of the Pax Romana
• After Caesar’s death
there is a peaceful time
called: Pax Romana (meaning
Roman Peace)
• This does not last long
– Emperors don’t rule long
b/c: They are killed
– In 50 yrs there are 26
emperors; only one dies a
natural death
Two Emperors attempt reform
• Diocletian splits Rome b/c: The
Empire is too big for one man to rule
– Empire is divided into East &
West
– Keeps the Wealthy East
• Constantine
– Renames the capital
Constantinople.
– Christians had been exiled in
Rome. Constantine welcomes
them back.
Enter the Huns…
• Rome is weakened by
1) Civil War
2) Civilian Uprising
3) Political Fighting
• Rome becomes an easy
target for: nomadic invaders
– Hun, from Asia, sack
Rome
– Leader is Attila the Hun
Christians believe God:
sent him to punish Rome for
its sins