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313
Constantine and the Rise of Christianity
A big factor in the fall of the Roman Empire was the rise of a new religion, Christianity. Christianity was a monotheistic religion which was very different from their previous polytheistic religion. At first the Romans hated the Christians because it was a new religion. Christianity was very popular among the poor. In 313 C.E. Constantine ended all persecution of the Christian and allowed them to server in their military. Later Christianity became the Romans official religion. -
476
Germanic Barbarians
A large force of Germanic barbarian tribes fought the Roman Empire. Groups such as the Visigoths, Vandals, Angles,Saxons, Franks, Ostrogoths, and Lombard all took turns fighting the empire. As the tribes conquered they stayed, advancing into Rome. In 476 C.E. Romulus was overthrown by Odoacer, who became the first barbarian to rule in Rome. The empire of 1000 years was gone. -
500
Decline of the Gupta
Northwest portion of the empire is overrun by the huna after they break through the defenses in 480. The empire was torn apart under the attacks of Toramana and his succesor Mihirakula. Other factors contributing to the decline of the Empire include competition with The Vakataka dynasty. The last recognized ruler of the Guptas was King Vishnugupta. -
Campaign against Dong Zhuo
Members of the coalalition clan Zhuo had the intentions of holding Emperor Xan hostage. The claan forced a strong influence in the imperial court. In the campaign, they tried to remove Xan from power. The campaign led to the evacuation of the Capitol Luoyang and thus ending the han dynasty. -
division of Roman empire
Under Diocleation, the Roman Empire is split. The west side contains Rome and everything west. The eastern empire or Byzantium contained the eastern half of the empire. The west side was jealous of he east side because that is where all of the wealth and trade was. Constantine joined the two sides back together, but it was split again by the the next emperor.
