Since Constantine moved the capital the west was dying and the east was thriving. In West Rome a lot of Barbarian Invasions were happening. In 486 Clovis,the leader of the Germanic groups known as the Franks, conquered the remaining Roman land in the province of Gaul. Other reasons for the fall of Rome are Barbarian Invasions, Declining Morals, Health Issues, Excessive Military Spending, Inferior Technology, Inflation, Corruption, Christianity, Unemployment, and Urban Decay. The Byzantine empire’s main geographical characteristics were that is was easy to defend, on a peninsula, high hills, strong walls ,and surrounded by a moat. Constantinople’s location made it a center of trade because it had grain and silk which was very popular. After
