Middle Ages: The Fall of the Roman Empire (p. 58 - 59)

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The Middle Ages 

Statement of Inquiry: The identity and development of past societies can be explored through the perspectives of the people who lived there.  

Key Concept: Time, place and space 

Related Concepts: Perspective, Identity 

Global Context: Fairness and development

What was the impact of the decline of the Roman Empire? 

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What was the impact of the decline of the Roman Empire?

In 285 CE the Roman Empire was split in half: 

The Eastern Roman Empire was called the Byzantine Empire. The Byzantine Empire eventually grew larger and became very powerful (Figure 3.3, p. 58)

The Western Roman Empire was invaded by Germanic tribes (barbarians) and a lot of knowledge and culture was lost.

What was the impact of the decline of the Roman Empire?

The Byzantine Empire:

• Capital: Constantinople
• Religion: (Eastern Orthodox) Christianity
• Language: Greek
• Law: Justinian Code (laws based on Roman law by emperor Justinian)

What was the impact of the decline of the Roman Empire?

Western Europe:

• Clovis, ruler of the Kingdom of Franks 481 - 511 CE
• Charlemagne, the Father of Europe, 768 - 814 CE (Figure 3.5, p. 59); from 800 CE: Holy Roman Emperor
• Dark Ages: loss of knowledge and culture. 

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Read the text on p. 58 + 59 and write down the English words you find difficult + a Dutch translation.

00:22

Why are the Romans afraid to go to Northern Europe, across the Rhine river?

00:42

What is the name of the city that was being founded in the East Roman Empire?

1. Rome
2. Constantinopel
3. Athens
4. Istanbul

01:20

True or false: The Western Roman Empire was the part that declined (afgang) the most.

1. True
2. False

Write down the answer to the question: Why is the decline of the Western Roman Empire seen as a significant (belangrijk) event in history?

What are the centuries following the decline of Rome in Western Europe called?

1. Black Ages
2. Blue Ages
3. Purple Ages
4. Dark Ages

The Byzantines ruled until 1453. Who defeated them?

1. The Western Roman Empire
2. The Germanic tribes
3. The Ottoman Empire
4. The Frankish Kingdom

In the Byzantine empire there were laws based on Roman law. This is called:

1. The Justinian Code
2. The Constantine Code
3. The Da Vinci Code
4. The Roman Code

Who established the Kingdom of Franks?

1. Charlemagne
2. Napoleon
3. Clovis
4. the Pope