Roman Empire's Decline & Eastern Empire's Rise

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2. Bellwork: August 23rd Review: • The Roman Emperor Constantine decided to move the capital of the empire from Rome to a new place. Where? • What word could you use to describe the Western Roman Empire as it was in decline? Preview: 3.What do you think of when you think of the term Dark Ages?

3. Thursday 8/22 Tuesday 8/20 Monday 8/19 Thursday 8/15

4. Rome’s Decline Yesterday Textbook page 6-7. Read “Political Confusion” List reasons for Rome’s decline on the lines. • Empire too large to protect • Too much $$ being paid to soldiers • Weak government (many leaders killed)/ civil war and disorder The Roman Empire

5. Rome’s Decline Yesterday Textbook page 6-7. Read “Political Confusion” List reasons for Rome’s decline on the lines. 4. High prices, high taxes, and food shortages. 5. Money lost value. 6. Invasions!! The Roman Empire

6. Diocletian Yesterday • Read page 8 - Roman Emperor Diocletian divided the empire to try and save it

7. Constantine’s move Constantine • Read page 8 In AD330, Constantine: moved the capital from Rome to the city of Byzantium and renamed it Constantinople

8. Why did Constantine move the capital? Yesterday • Read page 15 • New city and more space • Rome was run down and crowded • More opportunities for trade and wealth – • Fishing harbors, lots of trade by land and sea!! • Became very wealthy! • Protection • Easy to defend • Constantinople became the capital of Eastern Roman Empire • Eastern Roman Empire Byzantine Empire

9. Constantine’s move Constantine • Today we will learn what happens to the Western half of the Empire and compare the Western half to the Eastern half.

10. Western Empire falls in 476 A.D. The Dark Ages begin (The Middle Ages) War Feudalism Disease Ignorance

11. Western Empire falls in 476 A.D. The Dark Ages begin (The Middle Ages) But in the East… War Feudalism Disease Ignorance

12. Eastern Empire becomes And lasts for 1,000 years Trade routes Center of Learning Trade Philosophy Medicine Architecture Law Code

13. Classroom Re-enactment • Characters Needed: • Merchants / Traders • Jenga puller • Vikings / invaders We will demonstrate the vast differences between the Western and Eastern halves of the Roman Empire after the fall of the Rome. (the capital city of the western half of the empire)

14. The Great Roman Empire (during Pax Romana) Traders - “trade” goods to all of “Rome” 1st, 2nd and 3rd centuries… • Very prosperous / Trade with many places / Roads connected all of empire • Military protected / Education was important Romans -“ooh” and “aahh” over foreign goods

15. The Roman Empire 4th and 5th centuries… The Fall of Rome: The fall of Rome had many reasons. They were: Jenga Puller – Pull blocks as we progress through Rome’s decline and eventual fall

16. 4th and 5th centuries… Political Causes • Oppressive government, loss of popular support • Increased government corruption • Division of empire – Too large to control • Internal power struggles – Lack of organized system of succession

17. 4th and 5th centuries… Economic Causes • Increase in taxes to support army and bureaucracy • Reliance on slave labor • Indenture of farmers to wealthy landowners • Unemployment • Welfare system

18. 4th and 5th centuries… Social Causes • Population decline caused by war and disease • Decline in patriotism, discipline, and devotion to duty • Spread of Christianity • Devotion of upper classes to luxury and self-interest

19. 4th and 5th centuries… Military Causes • Poorly trained armies • Army deteriorates • Little loyalty among hired soldiers • Threat of the Huns • Series of Germanic invasions beginning in 3rd century

20. The Empire divides… Byzantium became Constantinople West East Constantine: Rise, and move to the Eastern corner of “empire”

21. Invasions!! Germanic tribes from northern Europe crossed the Roman frontier and invaded Greece, Italy, Spain, and coastal areas of Asia Minor. The warmer climate, rich farmlands, and wealth of the Roman lands attracted the Germanic tribes. By the 5th century, the Roman Empire was overrun by barbarians. Invaders: Ride through the Western Roman Empire taking the foreign goods

22. Western Empire falls in 476 A.D. The Dark Ages begin (The Middle Ages) War Feudalism Disease Ignorance

23. Catholic Church becomes unifying force in Western Europe. Western Empire falls in 476 A.D. Right side of Room says “Yah!!” Left side of room circle into smaller regions. “Constantinople is our Capital city!” No Trading (no access to foreign goods) We are rich!! Lots of merchants enter our city to trade nice, expensive goods! Remove books from desks…very little education Feudalism for protection The Dark Ages begin (The Middle Ages) But in the East… War Feudalism Latin Language is gradually no longer used. Becomes 5 different languages: Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, Romanian Disease Ignorance

24. Eastern Empire becomes And lasts for 1,000 years Center of Learning Trade Philosophy Architecture Law Code Medicine

25. Title: Comparing Western and Eastern Roman Empire • Western Empire: • Trade with other empires stopped • No soldiers to provide protection from invaders • Feudalism began for protection(castles, knights, etc) • Education drastically declined. This time period became known as the Dark Ages • Use of Latin dies out • Christianity stays major religion • Eastern Empire (Byzantine Empire) • Locatedon trade route (Silk Road) Trade with Africa, Middle East, Arabia, and China. Became wealthiest city in empire because of trade. • Well defended • Maintained Roman and European culture lost in the West • Christianity major religion

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27. Assignment (Will be completed during CAV Time this week) • Your assignment is to communicate the similarities and differences of the Eastern and Western Roman Empire • The Roman Empire was divided into a Western half and an Eastern half • Western Empire experienced violence, instability, and was conquered. Then Dark Ages began in Western Europe (Middle Ages) • Eastern Roman Empire became Byzantine Empire • Byzantine Empire prospered and grew to be a wealthy and powerful empire!

28. Create a poem. Must be at least 4 stanzas. Must completely discuss the similarities and differences listed. Must be neat. Must be neatly written or typed on a full sheet of paper. Provide at least three small illustrations to accompany the poem (must be colored and neat!!) Your assignment is to communicate the similarities and differences of the Eastern and Western Roman Empire The Roman Empire was divided into a Western half and an Eastern half Western Empire experienced violence, instability, and was conquered. Then Dark Ages began in Western Europe (Middle Ages) Eastern Roman Empire became Byzantine Empire Byzantine Empire prospered and grew to be a wealthy and powerful empire! Assignment option 1

29. Create a song. Must have a chorus Must have at least 3 verses Must completely discuss the similarities and differences listed. Prefer it to be to a familiar tune. (if you create a tune, you’ll need to sing it to the class or to Mr. Deal) Assignment option 2 • Your assignment is to communicate the similarities and differences of the Eastern and Western Roman Empire • The Roman Empire was divided into a Western half and an Eastern half • Western Empire experienced violence, instability, and was conquered. Then Dark Ages began in Western Europe (Middle Ages) • Eastern Roman Empire became Byzantine Empire • Byzantine Empire prospered and grew to be a wealthy and powerful empire!

30. Create an illustration Must clearly represent the similarities and differences listed. Must be neat and colored. Needs to show effort and creativity. Assignment option 3 • Your assignment is to communicate the similarities and differences of the Eastern and Western Roman Empire • The Roman Empire was divided into a Western half and an Eastern half • Western Empire experienced violence, instability, and was conquered. Then Dark Ages began in Western Europe (Middle Ages) • Eastern Roman Empire became Byzantine Empire • Byzantine Empire prospered and grew to be a wealthy and powerful empire!