Transcript Attila the Hun

ATTILA THE HUN- LATE 300S
One of the most successful barbarian
rulers of the Hun Empire.
•Attacked lands from the Black Sea to
the Mediterranean
•Spread fear throughout Roman Empire
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Alexander the Great
King of Macedonia from 336 to 323
BC
 United Greece
 Conquered the Persian Empire
 Blended cultures and inspired many
new inventions and knowledge
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Avidius Cassius
Son of a servant to Hadrian
 Directed operations during the Parthian
War
 Marcus Aurelius made him governor of
Syria
 Declared himself emperor when he
falsely heard Marcus had died- he was
assassinated: head taken to Marcus
 ***brings with him an emmigrant
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After the collapse of the Roman Empire
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Who took control?
 The
Byzantine Empire and the Church
Julius Caesar Reforms
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economic improvements across the empire
Gave land to veterans
Marshes south of Rome were drained, business districts were improved, and
new theaters and temples were built.
He proposed construction projects for improving trade by sea and for
improving harbors.
began enlisting men of talent into public service, and he saw the need for
improvement in the organization of municipal governments throughout Italy.
He started standardizing and streamlining local governmental operations.
He sought to bind citizens in the provinces closer to Rome by doing away
with laws that made distinctions between them and the citizens of Rome.
He gave Roman citizenship to Gauls who had fought alongside him when he
was governor there.
reduced Jew’s taxes, exempted them from having to serve in Rome's armies,
and he allowed them freedom again to worship
Stoicism and Marcus Aurelius
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Made the idea of Christianity easier to believe
Stoics believe that one’s goal in life is to live a life
of great moral worth and free of conflict and
strife.
The following are basic tenants of Stoicism:
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Do ones duty
Look to the highest power of reason (Think before you act!)
Pursue a good life based on rational thinking
Pleasure or pain will not overpower you
Accept good and bad events (We cannot understand the significance of
the events because of our limited way of thinking!)
Marcus Aurelius
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Problems:
 Barbarians
invaded from the North
 Plague killed many farmers and soldiers
 Avidius Cassius becomes popular and
threatens his leadership