World History

Medieval Europe Webquest

Monday, December 1st, 2008

If the Roman Empire had remained in control, how would Europe have been different?
(This post relates only for 7th period World History)

Medieval Europe Webquest
After Rome fell to barbarians in the 5th century, most of the barbarians destroyed much of the Roman culture. The cities through out the empire were being constantly sacked and their culture [...]

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Fall of Rome Resources

Friday, October 31st, 2008

Use these links to help you with your Fall of Rome WebQuest. Remember, not all sources are created equal, and some may be filled with ‘half-truths.’

Wikipedia Page – Fall of Rome
The Plague did it
The plague under Marcus Aurelius
SparkNotes – Fall of Rome
Homosexuality and the Fall of Rome?
Why did Rome Fall?
An Asteroid May have Called the [...]

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Did Rome Fall or Was it Pushed?

Friday, October 31st, 2008

If Rome was so Great, why did it fall???
Like any great empire that has come before or after it, the theories surrounding the fall of Rome are many. Since the empire crumbled, all other great empires or nations have been compared to Rome, with many coming up short.
For many, understanding the fall of Rome is [...]

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