Lesson WHI.6g - Fall of the Roman Empire

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Open Ended

Looking at the empires we've studied so far this year, what cycle or pattern do you notice?

Multiple Select

Why was geographic size a problem for the Roman Empire?

• Too many borders to protect

• Too many empty towns

• Too many wars with border nations

• Too hard to anticipate problems

• Too hard to spread news

Multiple Choice

Devaluation of currency means money was worth a lot.

• True

• False

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The cost of war was​

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because the Roman Empire was ​

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at war and had to​

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paid mercenaries because they didn't have enough loyal Roman soldiers.

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high

always

hire

low

average

rarely

fire

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Discipline in the army began to decline once these people were hired to fight and protect borders.

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When the Rome began hiring soldiers not loyal to the Empire, it led to a​

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army and​

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defense​

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.

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less effective

weakened

at the borders

more fearsome

disorganized

strengthened

in the cities

for the Emperor

multicultural

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Smallpox, measles, and other

led to a declining population in the Roman Empire.

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What political problems plagued the Roman Empire?

• Civil wars

• Declining population

• Weak administration

• Devaluation of currency

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groups invaded and settled in the territories of the Roman Empire.

Multiple Choice

Who moved the capital of Rome?

• Constantine

• Julius Caesar

• Augustus Caesar

• Marc Antony

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First established as "Byzantium", what became the name of the new Roman capital?

Multiple Select

Compared to Rome, why was Constantinople considered a better location?

• Better trade

• Better protection

• Better climate

• Better arable land

• Better society

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After Emperor Constantinople decides to move the capital, Rome splits into the​

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and​

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Empires. The newly established empire is called the​

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Empire.

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Western

Eastern

Byzantine

Northern

Southern

Upper

Lower

Old

New

Persian