1. The Huns & the fall of the Roman Empire 5 th Century

2. Hun lifestyle Origins unclear ◦3 rd Century Han forced ancestors out of Northern Asia ◦Gravesite archeology Nomadic Horseback ◦Advantage in warfare ◦Reflex bow Survived on spoils of plunder

3. Early Interactions with Roman Empire Dress, features & customs “strange” to Romans Instilled fear & terror among Romans Occupied large parts of Hungary Demanded tribute from Eastern Emperor Claimed hostages as “diplomats” Roman influences over Huns ◦Become more sedentary ◦Greater diversity

4. Hunnic Empire

5. The Scourge of God 433 – Attila murdered brother in power grab Invaded Balkans ◦ At walls of Eastern Empire ◦ Demanded sizeable tribute from Eastern Emperor Turned Westward ◦ Desire to claim Western Empire ◦ Failed invasion in 452  Role of Church?  Malaria

6. Impact Huns’ power faded overtime Blended with Romans and other invaders Diminished power of Western Empire Added to power of Roman Catholic Church Attila's Legacy ?

7. How did the Huns change Europe, East Asia and South Asia? Similarities Violent invasions Led to collapse of Empires – political structures Upset economic, social institutions Assimilation of Hunnic people over time Differences Time period ◦Which century? ◦East Asia earliest ◦India latest Different branches of Hun people Extent of destruction Time to rebuild