The Huns the fall of the Roman Empire

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

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

Origins unclear ◦ 3 rd Century Han forced ancestors out of Northern Asia

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 Hun lifestyle

Early Interactions with Roman Empire Dress, features & customs “strange” to Romans Instilled fear

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

Hunnic Empire

Hunnic Empire

The Scourge of God 433 – Attila murdered brother in power grab Invaded Balkans

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

Huns’ power faded overtime Blended with Romans and other invaders Diminished power of

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 ? Impact

Similarities Violent invasions Led to collapse of Empires – political structures Upset economic, social

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 How did the Huns change Europe, East Asia and South Asia?