4.1.1 Crisis in the Classical World – Explain the responses to common forces of change that led to the ultimate collapse of classical empires and discuss the consequences of their collapse.
Describe how the each of the following factors helped to cause the collapse of the Han, Gupta, and Roman Empire: Economics, Social Issues, Political Problems, The Huns
Han
Why the Han Collapsed 1.What did Emperor Wu do that was different from other Han Emperors? 2.Describe the “early warning system” peasants used and how it affected the Han economy 3.The Han government did not have the resources to buy off the nomads. What does this have to do with the Silk Road? 4.What ethnic group did the Xiongnu become, and what other empires did they help cause to collapse? |
Gupta
The Gupta Empire flourished under Chandragupta II (380-415 CE), but began to falter under his son, Kumaragupta (415-455 CE), and grandson, Skandagupta (455-467 CE). The Huna People, also known as Huns, invaded Gupta territory and caused significant damage to the empire, overrunning much of the empire by 500 CE. The Gupta Empire ended in 550 CE, when it disintegrated into regional kingdoms after a series of weak rulers and invasions from the east, west, and north
The Gupta Empire flourished under Chandragupta II (380-415 CE), but began to falter under his son, Kumaragupta (415-455 CE), and grandson, Skandagupta (455-467 CE). The Huna People, also known as Huns, invaded Gupta territory and caused significant damage to the empire, overrunning much of the empire by 500 CE. The Gupta Empire ended in 550 CE, when it disintegrated into regional kingdoms after a series of weak rulers and invasions from the east, west, and north
Collapse of the Gupta Empire
- What other classical empires were part of international trade with the Gupta?
- Name two internal issues that helped collapse the Empire.
- Even though the Huns did not overthrow the Gupta Empire, how did they influence its collapse?
Reasons for the Decline of the Gupta Empire
- Name an external factor of the Gupta Empire’s Decline
- Name an internal factor for the Gupta Empire’s Decline
Rome
“Dark age Europe was born out of the violent destruction of the Roman empire, as the battlefield replaced the bureau at the heart of elite life, but its ramifications were felt at every social level”-Peter Heather
“Dark age Europe was born out of the violent destruction of the Roman empire, as the battlefield replaced the bureau at the heart of elite life, but its ramifications were felt at every social level”-Peter Heather
Reasons why Rome Fell
- Why is 476 used as the date Rome ended?
- What did the wealthy classes do to avoid being taxed?
- What happened in the 5th century to cut off Rome from Mediterranean trade?
- What drove Germanic tribes to the borders of the Roman Empire in the late 4th century?
Peter Heather Describes the Fall
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