Fall of Rome

Fall of Rome

Causes and Effects of the fall of the Roman Empire

Multiple Choice

Did all of the Roman Empire fall in the 5th century?

• yes

• no

Split between West & East

The Roman Empire was divided in 2 because it was too difficult to manage such a large area.

Multiple Choice

What was the FINAL contributing factor for the fall of the Western Roman Empire?

• bad leaders

• bad economy

• invasions

• bad harvests

Germanic Invasions

Many Germanic tribes attacked the Western Roman Empire. Due to its weak military, they could not defend themselves. The Huns were the most violent of all the tribes.

Causes for the fall of the Roman Empire

• Military

• Social

• Political

• Economic

Multiple Select

Why did the Western Roman Empire have a weak military? (check all that apply)

• they hired foreign soldiers

• they did not have enough training

• they were not disciplined or devoted to their duty

Multiple Choice

Why did the population decrease in the Western Roman Empire?

• disease

• farmers left their crops

• climate change affected crops

• all of the above

Multiple Choice

How would you describe the government/leaders in the Western Roman Empire?

• cared for their people

• shared power with the people

• corrupt and oppressive

• strong and dependable

Open Ended

What did the people of Western Europe need after the empire fell? Why?