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- 2. Identify the civilization that these men belong to?
- 3. AFTER THE FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE GR 6 UAE SST CHAPTER 1
- 6. The Fall of the Roman Empire: Internal & External Threats
- 7. The Roman Empire at its Height ■ The Roman Empire became huge. ■ It covered most of Europe, North Africa, and some of Asia ■ The Empire reached its height under Emperor Diocletian (284-305 CE)
- 8. Expansion: Good or Bad? ■ What are some problems that an empire or country might have by being stretched out too far?
- 12. Internal Threats: Problems from within * Political * Economical * Military * Natural Disasters
- 17. The Decline Begins ■ 180 CE Marcus Aurelius died ■ His son, Commodus, took control of Rome ■ Commodus was a poor leader, killed by his bodyguard Commodus from the movie Gladiator
- 18. Political Problems ■ Poor leaders weakened the government. ■ Frequent fights for power – especially between emperors and senators. ■ Many officials took bribes = corruption – who could you trust? ■ Talented people chose not to serve due to dangers of government life.
- 19. Social Problems ■ Taxes were too great, many rich people stopped paying ■ People stopped attending school ■ Large number of people enslaved ■ Plague (disease) spread throughout Rome, killing 1 in 10 ■ Famine: There was not enough food to feed people
- 20. Economic Problems ■ Farmers lost land, unable to grow and sell crops, out of work (and famine). ■ People bought fewer goods, shops closed. ■ Inflation occurred: Rapidly rising prices. Money lost value because fewer taxes paid. ■ Coins lost value: Less gold put in, people found out (caused inflation). ■ Bartering grew: sell goods without using money. ■ No taxes, no money.
- 21. Military Problems ■ Military only in it for money. ■ No money to pay military = weak military. ■ Constant threat of invaders on empire’s borders. ■ Weak military, unable to stop border invasions.
- 22. The Fall ■ Attacks from other Germanic people such as Visigoths, Franks, Vandals continued. ■ Bit by bit the attackers gained control of most of Roman provinces. ■ Gradually the Roman Empire began to decline https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTbZp- grIck
Editor's Notes
- Rome is famous for the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, and a sprawling metropolis of Classical architecture. Rome is famous for having amazing foods such as spaghetti, lasagna, pizza and gelato. This Capital of Italy is well known for historic sites such as the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain and Vatican City. Rome is where the Ancient Romans created systems and structures that we still use to this day.
- The emperor was strangled in his bath by Narcissus, a wrestler who was tasked with the deed by a small group of conspirators