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Parthians, Carthage, Persia, Visigoths, Ostrogoths, Vandals, Alans, and Huns. Rome defeated most of these groups, but the Visigoths, Ostrogoths, and Huns (you may have heard of Atilla the Hun) were the groups that contributed to the collapse of the Western Roman Empire.
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What are some adjectives for the Roman Empire?
Some adjectives for the Roman Empire are: old, vast, interesting, etc.
What was a major reason of the fall of roman empire?
There's quite a big story behind the fall of the Western Roman empire, but let's keep it simple and short and say the invasion on Huns into Europe was the starting point, the first domino to start the fall of allready wakened Western Roman empire. Eastern Roman empire feel some 1000 years later by Otoman empire.
What were some of the major political flaws of the Roman Empire?
The emperors never established a clear line of succession, leaving decisions to the army.
What was the official animal of the Roman Empire?
Although some people think that the eagle was the official animal of the Roman Empire because it was on the standards of the Roman legions, the Roman Empire DID NOT have an official animal.
What were some less civilized people that attacked the Roman empire?
Uncivilized people who attacked the Roman Empire were known as Barbarians. After numerous invasions from Barbarians and various other groups, the Roman Empire ultimately collapsed in 476 A.D. One prominent group of barbarians were the ancient Germanic peoples. Many of these were first captured by invading Roman legions and became part of the empire, even as citizens and soldiers. Many also did not, and were primary enemies that helped bring down Rome.
What extent was the Byzantine Empire a continuation of the Roman Empire?
Yes. the Byzantine empire is just another name for the Roman empire when it was headquartered in the east. The citizens there considered themselves Romans and lived under Roman law and Roman customs.
What are the major historical events in the Byzantine empire?
Some major events are: we dont know.So we think there is no major events! lol. So thanx you. Love Yew!! Some major events are: we dont know.So we think there is no major events! lol. So thanx you. Love Yew!!
Was Germany ever part of the Roman Empire?
The areas to the west of the Rhine, the south of the Danube and some adjecent areas were in the Roman Empire.
What king at the end of the Roman empire encouraged education in the Medieval period?
It was an emperor and he did so AFTER the end of the western part of the Roman Empire. The Medieval period came after the end of the western part of the Roman Empire. It was Charlemagne who became the emperor of the Carolingian Empire some 320 year after the fall of this part of the Roman Empire
What were some of the Roman Empire's weapons?
The "Short Sword" was the standard Roman Infantrymen's weapon.
How did the roads constructed throughout the Roman empire contribute to their success?
The roads allowed troops and goods to travel fast. Some still exist today. I have been on the Appian Way one of the major Roman roads.
The region of western Europe called holy roman empire was also called?
The Holy Roman Empire was also called Germany. Strictly speaking the two were not identical, as medieval people used the name Germany to mean places where German was spoken; some of these were not in the Holy Roman Empire and some parts of the Holy Roman Empire were not German speaking.
