How did we get here? Fall of Rome and the Middle Ages Begin

Essential Concept:

1. The breakup of the Roman Empire, hastened by Germanic invasions and the decline of Roman institutions such as a central government, led to the development of feudal and manorial systems.

1. Computer-side Chat

2. Computer-side Chat Questions

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3. Vocabulary

Barbarians 
Vikings
Pillaging
Plunder
Raid
Pope
Catholic Church
Jesus Christ

Vocabulary Flash Cards

4. Quest Questions

1. Explain life during the rule of the Roman Empire in Europe?
2. Explain why Rome “fell” and what were the consequences of this? 
3. Explain life after Rome?  Including the impact of Invasion and the spread of Christianity ?

Check Your Answers (audio answer key)

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6. Blog Post & Rubric

MAQ1 Directions and Plan sheet

Podcast: How Vikings Worked. 

Old Computer Side Chat with Mr. Pennington