by causing political instability and infighting among the Roman elite. Additionally, the Roman Empire faced external threats from barbarian tribes, such as the Visigoths and Vandals, who eventually sacked the city of Rome in 410 CE. The empire also struggled with a declining military and the inability to sustain its vast territory, leading to the loss of control over many provinces. Economic factors, such as excessive taxation and inflation, further strained the empire and weakened its ability to govern effectively. Finally, the rise of Christianity and the subsequent shift in religious and cultural values contributed to the decline of traditional Roman institutions. Overall, a combination of internal and external factors ultimately led to the fall of the Roman Empire.
