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The Decline of the Roman Empire

The Decline of the Roman Empire

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Social Studies, History

7th Grade

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The Decline of the Roman Empire

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Guiding Questions 

  • What factors led to the Roman empire's decline? 

  • How did Rome's leader's attempt to hold the empire together?

  • What happened to the two halves of the empire? 

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Why did the Pax Romana End? 

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Multiple Choice

The peace of the Roman empire depended on . . .

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having a stronger army.

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passing information.

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one emperor following another emperor without violence.

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money and trade.

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What Was the Imperieal Crisis

  • Economic Problems Worsen

  • Foreign Invaders Threaten the Empire

  • Germanic Tribes

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Multiple Choice

What are barbarians?

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Germans

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Roman Soldiers

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Christians

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Emperor

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The Late Empire

  • Diocletian Divides the Empire

  • Constantine Builds a "New Rome"

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Multiple Choice

Where was "New Rome" built?

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Modern day Spain

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Modern day Carthage

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Modern day Germany

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Modern day Turkey

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The West Collapses

  • The Huns Arrive

  • The Germans Invade

  • The Fall of Rome

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Multiple Choice

What are mercenaries?

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The Huns

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religious followers

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soldiers that fight for pay

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criminals that became soldiers

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Open Ended

What did you find interesting about the decline of the Roman Empire?

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Open Ended

What are some questions you still have about the fall of the Roman Empire?

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