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Bell Work. Directions: During the first five minutes of class, answer the following questions in your notebook in complete sentences QUIETLY. Be prepared to share your answers with the class.
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Bell Work Directions: During the first five minutes of class, answer the following questions in your notebook in complete sentences QUIETLY. Be prepared to share your answers with the class. After completing most of your DBQ2: The Fall of Rome, why do you think Rome fell? Use specific evidence from the DBQ documents.
Objectives I will be able to create a ‘Fall of the Roman Empire’ timeline I will be able to analyze why the Roman Empire fell and its consequences on Western Civilization
NEW SEATS Get in order of your HEIGHT! Tallest to Shortest
Crisis of the 3rd Century 235 – 284 AD – Civil War within the Roman Empire Germanic and Goth threats Economic and political instability
Tetrarchy 285 – 313 AD Emperor Diocletian split the empire into 4 districts
Emperor Constantine 306– 337 AD Skilled military leader During battle, had dreams and visions of God with the cross saying “In Hoc SignoVince’’ or "with this sign, you will conquer” United the Roman Empire under 1 rule Edict of Milan 313 AD – Christianity legalized ‘Defined’ Christianity Founded Constantinople in 330 AD, formerly known as Byzantium
East and West Division Emperor Valentinian I divided the Empire into East and West in 364 AD
Theodosius I 379 – 395 AD Emperor Theodosius united Roman Empire for 3 years Decreed Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire – 380 AD Empire split again after his rule
Quick Check! How have the on and off divisions and unifications of the Roman Empire affected it? How do you think Christianity will affect the Roman Empire?
Outside Threats The Battle of Adrianople, 378 AD Goths invaded Eastern Roman territory Gothic cavalry destroyed Roman soldiers Goths could not take Adrianople but knew they could take on Romans
Outside Threats Continue Attila the Hun invaded the Eastern and Western Roman Empire (435 – 452 AD) Bribed to stop invasions
The Final Threat Odovacar commanded the Germanic mercenaries under the Western Roman Emperor Julius Nepos (474 – 475 AD) Julius Nepos was removed by Orestes, commander of the Romano-Germanic army Odovacar revolted and defeated Orestes and his puppet emperor son, Romulus Augustus in 476 AD The Western Roman Empire is no more
Side Effects • Immigrants flood the Roman Empire • Germanic Tribes take control of the Roman Empire • Smaller states • Weaker states • Less taxing power • Trade decreased • Warfare increased • Kings called on landowners to fight • Kings canceled taxation (no professional army) • Latin fused with the tribal languages to form the Romance Languages • Literacy decreased • Clergy still educated
Hypothesize! What is going to happen to Western Civilization based on the side-effects of the Fall of the Roman Empire?
Homework • DBQ 2: The Fall of Rome DUE • Period 1 = Thursday, December 5 • Periods 2,3 and 5= Friday, December 6