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The Fall of Rome: Barbarian Invasions

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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~16 mins
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A source analysis worksheet exploring the barbarian invasions that contributed to the fall of the Roman Empire.

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#History
#History
#Fall of Rome
#Standard
#Source Analysis (Text)
#Barbarian Invasions
#Explain the impact of barbarian invasions on the Roman Empire
#Compare different sources describing the invasions
#Analyse the reliability of historical sources about the fall of Rome

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The Fall of Rome: Barbarian Invasions

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Source Analysis: Barbarian Invasions and the Fall of Rome

Source A: A Barbarian Chieftain's Letter

"The tribes moved swiftly across the borders, driven by hunger and the desire for land. Our warriors stormed the Roman defenses, and the cities fell one after another. The decline was rapid and unstoppable, as the empire weakened from within and outside threats grew stronger. We fought not only for conquest but also for survival, and Rome's once mighty walls could not hold us back." Provenance: Unknown barbarian chieftain, 410 AD, a letter describing the invasion of Rome.

1.
What does Source A tell us about the barbarian invasions of Rome?
[3 marks]
2.
Analyze the provenance of Source A. What does it tell us about the perspective of the author?
[4 marks]
3.
Compare Source A with a hypothetical Roman account describing the invasions. What differences might you expect?
[4 marks]
4.
Outline how barbarian invasions contributed to the fall of the Western Roman Empire.
[6 marks]
5.
Explain why sources like Source A are important for understanding historical events.
[3 marks]
6.
Describe potential limitations of relying solely on barbarian sources like Source A.
[3 marks]
7.
Compare the motivations behind the barbarian invasions with the reasons for Roman decline.
[4 marks]
8.
Outline the significance of sources like Source A in understanding the causes of the fall of Rome.
[6 marks]

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