The Fall of Rome

Essential Questions

What problems in the government, economy, and society helped cause the fall of the Roman Empire?

How did attacks by barbarian groups affect the Roman Empire?

How did fighting within the Roman Empire, like bad leaders and corruption, lead to its downfall?

Learning Intentions

7.H.2. The civilizations that developed in Greece and Rome had an enduring impact on later civilizations. This legacy includes governance and law, engineering and technology, art and architecture, as well as literature and history. The Roman Empire also played an instrumental role in the spread of Christianity. 

7.H.3 The Roman Empire collapsed due to various internal and external factors (political, social, and economic) which led to the development 

7.E.21. The growth of cities and empires fostered the growth of markets. Market exchanges encouraged specialization and the transition from barter to monetary economies.