1	Why Did Rome Fall Mrs. McPhee-Djan Truman High School Global Review
2	Aim: How did the Roman Empire fall from power? Do Now: What was the greatest achievement of the Roman Empire?
3	"At its height" At its height, the Roman Empire spanned most of Europe, parts of the Middle East and Parts of Northern Africa.
4	Think!!! What are some possible problems for an empire that is stretched so far out?
5	The Legions Towards the end of the Roman Empire, Rome began to hire out mercenaries (highly trained fighters who were only loyal to the person that paid them the most money).
6	Think!!!! How might using hired mercenaries be problematic for the Roman Empire?
7	Rise of Christianity It was only at the very end of Rome that Christianity became very popular. As a result of the growing popularity, Christians that were murdered by the state became martyrs.
8	Think!!! How could martyrs have had an effect on the fall of Rome?
9	Your Task… Your job is to work by yourself or with a partner, to fill out the following three TIPS PPA sheets to help you understand the causes of the fall of Rome, and come up with some possible solutions to the problem. Identify the Problems surrounding the fall od Rome Gather Evidence of these problems Develop Solutions (Hypothetical solutions)
10	Possible resources… You may use any of the following websites… http://www.fsmitha.com/h1/ch21.htm http://mars.acnet.wnec.edu/~grempel/courses/wc1/lectures/14romefell.html http://ancienthistory.about.com/library/bl/uc_dorrington1.htm
11	Homework… Name another great civilization in History that rose to power and fell. Why did that civilization fall?