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Interpretations of Christianity's Role in the Fall of Rome

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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~16 mins
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This worksheet explores different historical interpretations of how Christianity influenced the fall of the Roman Empire. Students will compare contrasting views and evaluate their arguments.

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#History
#History
#Fall of Rome
#Standard
#Interpretations
#Christianity
#Compare different historian perspectives on Christianity's impact on Rome's fall
#Explain reasons for differing interpretations
#Evaluate which historian's argument is more convincing

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Interpretations of Christianity's Role in the Fall of Rome

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Contrasting Historians on Christianity and the Fall of Rome

Historian A: Edward Gibbon – Cultural and Religious Decline

'The decline of the Roman Empire was significantly accelerated by the rise of Christianity, which shifted focus away from civic duty and traditional Roman values. Gibbon argues that Christianity undermined the martial spirit of the Romans, leading to a weakened state unable to defend itself against invasions.'

Historian B: John Matthews – Societal Transformation

'Christianity played a crucial role in transforming Roman society by promoting values of compassion, charity, and social cohesion. Rather than weakening Rome, Christianity helped unify diverse groups within the empire and provided a moral framework that contributed to stability during its decline.'

1.
Summarize each historian's view on the role of Christianity in the fall of Rome. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the reasons why Gibbon and Matthews believe Christianity affected Rome's fall differently. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
3.
Evaluate which historian’s view you find more convincing and explain why. (8 marks)
[8 marks]
4.
Outline two ways in which Christianity could have contributed to the decline of the Roman Empire.
[3 marks]
5.
Identify and explain one argument that supports each historian's perspective.
[3 marks]
6.
Analyse the strengths and weaknesses of Gibbon's argument about Christianity's impact on Rome's decline. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
7.
Compare how each historian’s view helps us understand the role of Christianity in the decline of Rome.
[4 marks]
8.
Based on the two interpretations, which do you think provides a more balanced view of Christianity's role? Why?
[4 marks]

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