1. Complete the chart below to follow the
and fall of the Western Roman Empire.
Result
Event
Emperors are often overthrown
by the army
Diocletian becomes emperor.
Visigoths defeat Roman forces
at Adrianople.
Emperor Theodosius divides the Roman
Empire into eastern and western parts.
Vandals capture and loot Rome.
Theodoric defeats Odoacer and takes
Rome.