Problems that Caused the Fall of Rome

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What does "Pax Romana" mean?

• Roman victory

• Rome has packed a lunch

• Peace in Rome

• Peace be with you

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What economic problems did Rome have?

• High Taxes

• Poverty

• Fewer jobs

• All of the above

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What military problem did the Romans have to deal with?

• The military was disorganized

• The military was too small

• Not enough food for soldiers

• The military didn't have horses

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The Roman Empire was too large for _________________.

• Horses

• One emperor

• Ships

• One soldier

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Mercenaries were ________________________.

• Women

• Monks and priests

• Foreign soldiers for hire

• Emperors for hire

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What were barbarians?

• Roman Soldiers

• Emperors

• Woman and children

• Uncivilized tribesmen and women

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Why was Christianity a problem for the Romans?

• They saw it as a threat to the empire.

• It wasn't

• It was a mistake

• Romans couldn't read

Match

Match the following

• High Taxes

• Emperors after the Pax Romana were weak.

• A threat to the empire

• Uncivilized tribesmen

• Peace in Rome

Economy

Military and Political

Christianity

Barbarians

Pax Romana

• Economy

• Military and Political

• Christianity

• Barbarians

• Pax Romana

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Based on the passage, what societal impact did Emperor Constantine have on Europe?

• Constantine made Christianity legal in Rome which fostered a changing political and social shift in Europe

• Constantine made public welfare programs available to the people of Rome for the first time

• Constantine was the first Emperor of Rome to legalize Islam in the Roman Empire

• Constantine illegalized Christianity which was a popular decision amongst all people in the Roman Empire

Open Ended

List as many factors as possible in 45 seconds that led to the fall of Rome.

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How did Roman leadership from the

200s - 400s CE contribute to the fall of

the Roman Empire?

• Roman leaders during this time were

  focused on hurting their own people.

• Roman leaders during this time worked

  together to transition power peacefully.

• Roman leaders during this time were

  weak and fought over who had power.

• Roman Leaders during this time made

  peace with other Empires to conquer

  Rome.