Diocletian-a roman emperor, failed at at rebuilding an empire
Constantine-a commander that who wanted Christianity to become a religion
eastern empire-wealthier; Latin speaking
Western empire-less wealthy; Greek speaking
Edict of Milan-a speech given by Constantine
Constantinople-capitol of western roman empire
Huns-barbarians
Attila-chief of huns
Leo I-chief of the Huns


1.  What economic problems did he empire face in the third century?
          The problems they were facing were their trade was being disrupted by the barbarians and pirates.  They spent a lot of money on getting things from China, India, and Arabia; they didn't get anything in return because they only made wine, cheese, and glass.


2.  By the third century, how had Rome's army changed since the days of the republic?
           The Roman soldiers only fought for money now they didn't fight for the good of the country.  The country started to recruit barbarians who would accept lower pay.  


3.  (a) What important religious change did Constantine bring in the empire?
           He brought Christianity into the war by praying to the heavens and putting Christian symbols on the soldiers shields.  He also ended the persecution of Christians.
     (b) What political change did he bring about?
           He founded a new capital.  He took a huge step of moving it from Rome to the Greek city of Byzantium (modern-day Turkey), which he now called Constantinople.


4.  (a) Why did Germanic tribes invade the empire in the 400's?
           The Germanic tribes were terrified by the Huns and when the Huns started to move west, they thought it would be a good chance to attack. 
     (b) Why was the empire unable to drive the invaders out? 
           The western empire was so disorganized that it could not even put together a medium sized army to stop them.


5.  (a) Reasons why Diocletian should be considered a successful emperor:
           1. He tried to restore the empire by securing the boundries.
           2. He tried to restore it by doubling he size of the Roman armies.
           3. He tried to restore it by freezing prices so they don't spike.
     (b) Reasons why Diocletian should be considered a failure:
          1. He ordered a general a persecution of the Christians.
          2. He made people treat him like a king.  Anyone who came up to him had to kiss the hem of his rope.
          3. He froze wages so the people could not get raises.