1. ROME: After the Fall
E.Q. #1: How did the fall of Rome lead to increased barbarian influence in Western Europe?

2. The Roman Empire in AD 116 The empire at its largest extent

3. The Roman Empire in AD 476 The 'Fall of the Roman Empire'

4. BARBARIAN INVADERS

5. CHAOS!!!!

6. EQ #1: How did the fall of Rome lead to an increased barbarian influence in Western Europe?
Disruption of trade.
Power vacuum: Who will now be in charge?
Rule by the sword: Might makes right!
Power held by local military leaders: decentralization = Feudalism!

7. Welcome to the European Middle Ages
500 AD to 1450 AD