dark ages

Why did the Western half of the Roman Empire fall

Roman Empire fell in 410 AD due to the invasion of the Visagose. They sabotaged the food supply and grain in 408 Ad, causing Rome to starve from within and resort to cannibalism. Unqualified leaders who were unable to lead Rome due to their selfish nature for two centuries (political infighting). Diseases 

What Germanic tribes invaded Rome

The Visagothic tribe, also known as the vandals, invaded Rome.

Who was Aloric

leader of the Visagothis tribe that invaded Rome, serving previously as a Roman soldier who held a deep hatred for the cruelty of the Roman Empire.

How did he help christianity obtain a greater profile in the western world

• He was a christian which showed that christianity had spread beyond rome to powerful non-roman leaders.

• His forces respected christian churches

Who was Clovis

King and Leader of the Franks (now france). United many Frankish tribes into one Kingdom

How did Clovis help Christianity spread

• Converted to roman catholic christianity

• encouraged thousands of Franks to become christian

• Gained strong support from roman catholic church

Was Clovis ethical?

• used violence, war and beytrayal to gain and keep power

• However he did support the church and helped spread christianity but did so forcefully

• He is seen as important historically even if his actions were often rutheless

What were some of the social and economical effects on the western half of the empire during the period described as the dark ages

After the collapse of the Western Roman Empire, society and the economy declined. Socially, roman government and law disappeared and were replaced by germanic rulers, while cities shrank as people moved to the countryside. Economically trade networks collapsed because roads and infrastructure were destroyed causing a shift to local farming and high unemployment

How did emperor justinian try to reunify the eastern and western halved of the roman empire

project called renovatio imperii, relying primarily on military reconquest. He sent generals, such as Belisarius, to reclaim former Roman territories, successfully regaining North Africa, Italy, and parts of Spain through the costly Gothic War.

How was the Empress Theodora an example of a “strong woman ?”

exceptional political influence, courage, and legislative reforms. She was Justinian's most trusted advisor, used her power to advocate for women's rights, and famously convinced her husband to stay and fight during the critical Nika Riots in 532 CE.