Fall of The Roman Empire...in the 15th Century Crash Course World History

John Green discusses the fall of Rome, arguing it didn't truly fall until the 15th century. He explores traditional and anti-imperialistic views, highlighting the role of barbarians and internal instability. The video transitions to the Byzantine Empire, emphasizing its continuity with Roman law and culture under Justinian. It concludes with the religious and political differences between the Eastern and Western Roman Empires.

What argument does the speaker present regarding the fall of Rome?

What was the significance of the year 476 CE in the context of the Roman Empire?

Who was the last Roman emperor and what happened to him?

How did the incorporation of Germanic warriors into the Roman army contribute to the decline of the Roman Empire?

What was the impact of the shift of the capital from Rome to Constantinople?

Describe the differences between the Western Roman Empire and the Byzantine Empire.

What role did Justinian play in the Byzantine Empire?

What was the significance of the Hagia Sophia in the Byzantine Empire?

In what ways did the Byzantine Empire continue the legacy of the Roman Empire?

How did the relationship between the church and state differ in the Eastern and Western Roman Empires?