Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Fall of Rome: Why the Western Roman Empire Ended

Subject Area

Social Studies

Grade(s)

8

Overview

This video from the Daily Dose provides a 3-minute micro-learning film on the fall of the Western Roman Empire, which was caused by internal division, corruption, tax evasion, labor shortages, religion, and invasions from more powerful invading forces.

    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

    Daily Dose Documentary
    Accessibility

    Accessibility

    Video resources: includes closed captioning or subtitles
    License

    License Type

    Custom
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