understanding4.1.1

=4.1.1 Crisis in the Classical World= Explain the responses to common forces of change that led to the ultimate collapse of classical empires and discuss the consequences of their collapse. (See Chinese, Eastern European, and Western European empirical models)

Focus Question
What forces caused interaction and change that led to the collapse of classical empires?

Possible Concentration
Among the forces that caused classical empires to collapse was the need to maintain the empire over a large area. This made the empire difficult to govern. The military and political strength of the empire were centralized. It was difficult to control the peripheral areas because of limited technology. Other elements that contributed to collapse were the demands of limited resources, judgment of the rulers, and corruption.

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