An Empire Across Three Continents

Question

Discuss the factors responsible for the decline of the Roman Civilization.

Solution

The factors responsible for the decline of the Roman Civilization are as followings :
1. Wars and Luxurious Life : Repeated wars and conquests bent and broke the back of democracy. The luxurious and easeful way of living demoralised the ruling class.

2. Slave Revolts : The number of slaves had out numbered the free men. They grew rebellious and could not be quelled by the ruling class.

3. The Weakness of Emperors : The Roman emperors being incompetent and weak could not face the invaders.

4. Spread of Christianity : The Christian religion gave meassage of love and equality. It weakened the rule of emperors since it created rebellions feeling among the slaves.

5. Raids and invasions : Invaders and raiders shattered the Roman Civilization.

Some More Questions From An Empire Across Three Continents Chapter

Mention the evidences of Roman's contribution to law and Government.

Describe the geographical location of the Roman Empire with the help of the following map.

Fig.: Europe and North Africa

If you had lived in the Roman Empire, where would you rather have lived in the towns or in the country side? Explain why.

Why do you think the Roman Government stopped coining in silver? And which metal did it begin to use for the production of coinage ?