The Document-Based Question for this Friday......

Here is the prompt that we discussed in class last week.  As you read this, think about the possible documents that may be present that accompany this question.  Look for clues as to how to structure a possible thesis that will answer this prompt.

Analyze the following documents and interpret the actions of the nomadic tribes who conquered the Roman Empire.  Can these nomads be called barbarians?  Is there any evidence of change over time of the views held about the nomadic tribes?  What kind of additional documents would help assess how these tribes were seen, especially by the Romans?

Hint: Think about the traditional definition of "Barbarian" that we discusses in Chapter 4 (see chapter 4 study guide).  How and why would the Romans apply this term to the nomadic tribes invading the empire?  What would be considered barbarian-like behavior?