The Fall of Rome: Christianity and Change

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet explores the timeline of the fall of Rome with a focus on the role of Christianity. It includes activities that develop understanding of chronological sequence and cause-and-effect relationships.

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The Fall of Rome: Christianity and Change

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Timeline of the Fall of Rome and Christianity's Role

Source A: A Roman Historian's Perspective

'The rise of Christianity changed the fabric of Roman society, influencing its political and social structures.' Provenance: Excerpt from a historian's analysis written in the 5th century AD.

1.
Outline the key events in the timeline of the fall of Rome related to Christianity. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the impact of Christianity with other factors that contributed to the fall of Rome. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
3.
Explain how Christianity affected Roman society during the decline of the empire. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
4.
Write a brief timeline showing how Christianity grew in influence from the early 4th century AD to the fall of Rome. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
5.
Analyse the importance of Constantine's conversion to Christianity in the context of the empire's decline. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
6.
Compare the decline of pagan religions with the rise of Christianity in Roman society. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
7.
Outline the main reasons why Christianity became more influential during the decline of the Roman Empire. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
8.
Write a short summary explaining how Christianity influenced the fall of the Western Roman Empire. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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