Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

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

Subject Area

Social Studies

Grade(s)

8

Overview

John Green teaches you about the fall of the Roman Empire, which happened considerably later than you may have been told. While the Western Roman Empire fell to barbarians in 476 CE, the Byzantines in Constantinople continued the Eastern Empire nicely, calling themselves Romans for a further 1000 years. Find out what Justinian and the rest of the Byzantine emperors were up to over there, and how the Roman Empire dragged out its famous Decline well into medieval times. In addition to all this, you'll learn about ancient sports riots and hipster barbarians, too.

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    Social Studies (2010) Grade(s): 8

    SS10.8.7

    Describe the widespread impact of the Roman Empire.

    Unpacked Content

    UP:SS10.8.7

    Vocabulary

    • diffusion
    • persecution
    • doctrine
    • external factors

    Knowledge

    Students know:
    • The impact/influence of the Roman Empire on the world including cultural achievements.
    • How to trace important aspects of the spread of Christianity such as how it relates to Judaism, its organization, and its doctrine. The reasons behind the decline and fall of Rome including economics, societal changes, Christianity, political and military problems, external factors, and the size and diversity of the empire.
    • Long-lasting Roman influences.
    • The important aspects of Christianity in the Roman Empire, including how it relates to other religions and its influence on Roman society.
    • The role of economics, politics, size/diversity, and societal changes in the decline and fall of Rome.

    Skills

    Students are able to:
    • Analyze textual evidence of primary and secondary sources.
    • Locate places on a map.
    • Identify the effects of religious beliefs and practices on societies.
    • Identify the cause and effect of economic changes on societies.

    Understanding

    Students understand that:
    • The Roman Empire impacted and influenced later societies.
    Link to Resource

    CR Resource Type

    Audio/Video

    Resource Provider

    PBS
    Accessibility

    Accessibility

    Video resources: includes closed captioning or subtitles
    License

    License Type

    CUSTOM
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