Fall of the Roman Empire

What is one of the key factors that contributed to the fall of Rome?

What was the name of the Roman Emperor who played a significant role in the fall of Rome?

What was the name of the empire that emerged after the fall of Rome?

What was the main reason for the fall of Rome, according to the video lesson?

What was the name of the barbarian leader who sacked Rome in 410 CE?

What was the purpose of pausing after each section of the lesson and recording specifics on the board?

Why did the corrupt Roman rulers divide Rome?

What was the purpose of creating a cause/effect trail in the activity?

When did outsiders begin attacking Rome?

Could the fall of Rome have been prevented?

Factors Contributing to the Fall of Rome

Internal corruption was a significant factor in the fall of Rome, marked by corrupt Roman rulers contributing to the empire's decline
Division of Rome was another key reason for its fall, with rulers choosing to divide the empire, resulting in weakening its structure and stability
Outside invasion was the third main reason, with Germanic tribes, led by Alaric, and Odoacer, playing a significant role in Rome's downfall

Key Events and Figures

Diocletian and Constantine were notable Roman rulers who attempted to reform and strengthen the empire, but ultimately failed to prevent its fall
The Byzantine Empire was established by Constantine, which would eventually become the Eastern Roman Empire
Romulus Augustulus was the last Roman Emperor, marking the official end of the Western Roman Empire

Understanding Cause and Effect

Corrupt Roman rulers led to the suffering of commoners, including starvation and poverty
The division of Rome resulted in weakened defenses, making it vulnerable to outside invasion
The fall of Rome could have been prevented if internal corruption and division were addressed, and defense against outsiders was strengthened

Learn about the internal and external factors that led to the fall of the Roman Empire, including corruption, division, and outside invasions. Understand the key events and figures involved in the empire's decline.