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The Length of the Roman Empire The traditional date for the founding of Rome is 509 BC. Romulus and Remus Founding of Rome Rome is Sacked 476 AD The Visigoth and King Alaric Total Length of the Empire: 985 (ish years of rule) Ancient Greece: 750 BC-200 BC Modern Day USA: 1776 AD - Why/How did Rome Fall? Answer in your writer’s notebook. How did one of the greatest empires in world history collapse? Take an educated guess on what lead to the downfall of the Romans. Hint … there can be multiple factors included in this answer. Multiple Causes for the Fall of the Roman Empire http://www.history.com/news/history-lists/8-reasons-why-rome-fell Political Factors 1) Social Factors 1) 2) 2) 3) 3) 4) 4) Fall of the Roman Empire 5) Economic Factors 1) Military Factors 1) 2) 2) 3) 3) 4) 4) 5) Final causes that led to collapse 1) 6) 2) 5 Key Political Factors 1. Political Office seen as a burden, not a reward. Cincinnatus Caligula 2. Military interference in politics 3. Civil War and unrest 4. Division of the empire by Diocletian into Eastern and Western regions 5. Moving of the capital to Byzantium by Constantine I Map of the Rome Empire Split by Diocletian 4 key Social Factors 1. Lack of interest in public affairs 2. Low confidence in the empire to do anything to help the people. 3. High rates of disloyalty, lack of patriotism and rampant corruption. 4. Huge gap between the rich (patricians) and the poor (plebians) 6 Key Economic Factors 1. A series of poor harvests 2. Massive disruptions of trade… weather, pirates, war, etc. 3. No more plunder from war 4. Gold and Silver draining out of the empire – Roads, Aqueducts, etc. fail 5. Inflation and devaluing of coins 6. A crushing tax burden 4 Key Military Factors 1. Threats from the Persians and “Barbarians” 2. Low funds for defense 3. Problems recruiting Roman Citizens so they recruited mercenaries and barbarians who weren’t loyal. 4. Decline of patriotism and loyalty Final causes that led to collapse 1. Pressure from the Huns which led to the Germanic tribes and Huns invading Roman lands. The Visigoth and King Alaric will destroy/sack the city. 2. Conquest and Sacking of the city of Rome (410 AD) by the Barbarians. Western Empire ends but the Eastern (Byzantine) Empire survives until the late 1400’s AD. Time to Think! Remember: History repeats itself! After discussing the Political, Social, Economic, and Military reasons for the fall of Rome … which of these four categories should the US most fear. Are we already heading down one of these paths? Explain your answer and thoughts. Roman Empire overlaid with the United States Names: _______________________ Background: We have learned a lot from Ancient Rome (both good and bad) and their impact is evident and has shaped our modern society. Reflect on the George Santayana’s quote then compete the following task. Task: As a group (using all your Rome Notes from the entire unit) complete the following task. Note: Only three total items can come from the Fall of Rome Discussion The Life of Reason, 1905 List and explain five positive things we have learned from the Ancient Roman Civilization and how they have impacted our modern society. List five not so good or warnings that we have learned or should learn from Ancient Rome and how they have or might impacted our modern society. List and explain five positive things we have learned from the Ancient Roman Civilization and how they have impacted our modern society. 1 List five not so good or warnings that we have learned or should learn from Ancient Rome and how they have or might impacted our modern society. 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 The Life of Reason, 1905 Name: ________________________ Period: _______ Date: ______ /20 pts total Your Homework: Now that your group has completed the group task … please answer the following three questions on your own: Due Day III. Each answer should be at least one solid paragraph. 1. What is (in your opinion) the most significant (positive) thing we have learned from the Ancient Roman Civilization and how has it impacted our modern society. (__/ 5 pts) 2. What is the most significant (not so good) thing that we have learned or should learn from Ancient Rome and how has it impacted or might it impact our modern society. ( ___/ 5 pts) 3. Time to Think! After this discussion and Rome unit … why is reflection on the past such a vital thing for modern civilizations to do. Explain your thoughts. ( ___/ 10 pts)