SECTION 9.2 The Fall of Rome. Today’s Objective What have we been looking at so far in the Roman...

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The Decline of Rome In AD 180 Marcus Aurelius died. His son Commodus was cruel, wasted money, and spent time fighting as a gladiator. He was killed in AD 192 by his body guard. The next 100 years was a period of spent putting out revolts and protecting the borders of Rome. The rulers knew the army was important so they paid them well, but ignored poverty and crime.