5 Questions
Which tribes took over vast lands once ruled by Rome upon the decline of Roman imperial power?
Germanic tribes
What armed the descendants of the Germanic barbarians as they spread their culture?
Religion from the Mid-East, Roman law, and governmental organization, Greek art and philosophy
Which tribe was defeated at the battle of Chalons by the Romans and Visigoths in 451?
Huns
What facilitated the entry into the Roman empire of several more Germanic tribes after the disappearance of the Huns?
The disappearance of the Huns
What was a deep strain permeated to the birth of Western Civilization despite its great art, music, philosophy, and egalitarian writings?
Violence
Study Notes
Germanic Tribes and the Decline of Rome
- Germanic tribes took over vast lands once ruled by Rome upon the decline of Roman imperial power.
- Armed with iron, the descendants of the Germanic barbarians spread their culture as they expanded.
Battle of Chalons and the Visigoths
- The Huns were defeated at the battle of Chalons by the Romans and Visigoths in 451.
The Huns and Germanic Tribes
- The disappearance of the Huns facilitated the entry into the Roman Empire of several more Germanic tribes.
Birth of Western Civilization
- Despite its great art, music, philosophy, and egalitarian writings, a deep strain of violence permeated the birth of Western Civilization.
Explore the history of the Germanic Kingdoms from the decline of Roman imperial power to their spread of culture worldwide. Learn about their growth, development, adoption of new influences, and lasting impact on global culture.
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