The Fall of Rome: The Role of Christianity
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A worksheet exploring the significance of Christianity and other factors in the fall of the Roman Empire, encouraging students to categorize, compare, and justify their ideas.
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The Fall of Rome: The Role of Christianity
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Introduction to the Fall of Rome and Christianity
Source A: Excerpt from a Roman historian
'The rise of Christianity changed the cultural fabric of Rome, weakening traditional Roman values and loyalty to the state.'
Provenance: Written by Ammianus Marcellinus, a Roman historian, in the 4th century AD.
Categorizing Factors Contributing to the Fall of Rome
Source B: List of causes
Political: Corruption, military decline Social: Decline in civic pride, loss of traditional values Economic: Inflation, reliance on slave labor Religious: Rise of Christianity, loss of traditional pagan practices
Provenance: Compiled by modern historians from ancient sources.
Analyzing the Role of Christianity in the Fall
Source C: Christian influence quote
'The embrace of Christianity shifted focus away from civic duty and military service, weakening the cohesion necessary to sustain the empire.'
Provenance: Written by a modern historian analyzing late Roman society.
Final Reflection and Critical Thinking
Considering all factors discussed, which do you believe was the MOST significant in causing the fall of Rome? Justify your answer with references to the sources and your own knowledge.
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