History channel Writing prompt

1.) Describe the internal factors that led to the collapse of the Roman empire.

Many internal factors led to the collapse of Rome. Such as the empire loosing its grip on Europe and government corruption. Many citizens lost trust in the Roman leadership. The throne was sometimes auctioned off to the highest bidder. Being the emperor nearly was a death sentence. Bodyguards to the emperor assassinated some of them at will to higher someone else. Another factor is the weakening of Roman legions. Emperors higher mercenaries to fight which had little loyalty to the empire. 

2.) Explain the combination of external factors that contributed to Rome's loss of power. 

Many external factors contributed to Rome's loss of power.Such as the empire loosing its grip on Europe and being invaded by different tribes. Tribes like the Goths and "barbarians." Roman rulers captured the Goths and starved them which forced them to sell their children into slavery. In exchange they would be given dog food to eat. When the Goths finally revolted they ended up killing the Roman emperor. 

3.) Describe the impact of Christianity on Roman rule.

Christianity was legalized in Rome by The Edict of Milan in 313. People feared that this would destroy Roman values and traditions. Many citizens and people that held power thought it would take power and attention away from the emperor. The religion replaced the polytheistic roman religion. People like the pope soon took authority in political affairs. Which resulted in complicating the government system.