Unit 4: In Western Europe Lesson 4.01:Where to Turn

Explain major cultural and civil consequences of the collapse of Roman civilization. 

476 A.D., the last Roman emperor, young Romulus Augustulus, was forced to leave the throne

Roman law and administration was weakening due to a a wave of attack

old systems of law, merchant trade began to disappear

paved roads, aqueducts, and reservoirs began to crumble

this time period began known as the "Dark Ages"

nomadic tribes that overran the Western Empire

name originated from the Greeks. Refers to those who do not speak Greek

Romans used it as a reference to those who do not speak Latin

From the east and north were the Germanic tribes known as the Goths

Ostrogoths entered into south Italy

Visigoths defeated Rome and headed to Spain

Another Tribe, known as the Franks invaded Gaul(France)

Angles, Saxons, and Jutes invaded the Roman colony of Britain