the huns & the fall of the roman empire 5 th century
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The Huns & the fall of The Huns & the fall of the Roman Empirethe Roman Empire
5th Century
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Hun lifestyleHun lifestyle
Origins unclear◦3rd Century Han forced ancestors out of
Northern Asia◦Gravesite archeology
Nomadic Horseback◦Advantage in warfare ◦Reflex bow
Survived on spoils of plunder
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Early Interactions with Roman Early Interactions with Roman EmpireEmpire
Dress, features & customs “strange” to Romans
Instilled fear & terror among RomansOccupied large parts of HungaryDemanded tribute from Eastern EmperorClaimed hostages as “diplomats”Roman influences over Huns
◦Become more sedentary◦Greater diversity
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Hunnic EmpireHunnic Empire
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The Scourge of GodThe Scourge of God433 – Attila murdered brother
in power grabInvaded 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
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ImpactImpact
Huns’ power faded overtimeBlended with Romans and other
invadersDiminished power of Western EmpireAdded to power of Roman Catholic
ChurchAttila's Legacy ?
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How did the Huns change How did the Huns change Europe, East Asia and South Europe, East Asia and South Asia?Asia?
SimilaritiesViolent invasionsLed 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