The Legacy of the Roman Empire

Open Ended

Why is it important to study the legacy of the Roman Empire and its contributions to modern society?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a likely reason for the fall of the Roman Empire?

• Strong leadership

• Economic troubles and overreliance on slave labor

• Continuous territorial expansion

• Stable government

Multiple Choice

Which three continents did the Roman Empire span at its height?

• Europe, Africa, Asia

• Europe, North America, Asia

• Africa, Asia, Australia

• Europe, South America, Africa

Multiple Choice

How did the Roman Empire maintain unity across its vast territories?

• Through a single code of law, one official language, roads, and military presence

• By allowing each region to have its own laws and languages

• By isolating different regions from each other

• Through frequent changes in leadership

Multiple Choice

What were some of the main problems faced by the Roman Empire in its later years?

• Political instability, economic troubles, weakening frontiers

• Rapid population growth, lack of roads, too many languages

• Peaceful power transfer, strong economy, secure borders

• Expansion into North America, frequent volcanic eruptions, food surplus

Open Ended

Explain how the division of the Roman Empire impacted its ability to govern and defend its territories.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following events marked the end of the Western Roman Empire?

• The attack by Germanic tribes in 410 CE

• Constantine moving the capital in 330 CE

• The overthrow of the last western emperor in 476 CE

• The division of the empire into east and west

Open Ended

Explain why the Eastern (Byzantine) Empire was able to continue for 1,000 years after the fall of the Western Roman Empire. What factors might have contributed to its longevity?

Multiple Choice

What were the main differences in the outcomes of the Western Roman Empire and the Eastern (Byzantine) Empire after the fall of Rome?

• The Western Empire continued for 1,000 more years, while the Eastern Empire dissolved into separate kingdoms.

• The Western Empire dissolved into separate kingdoms, while the Eastern Empire preserved Roman traditions and continued for 1,000 more years.

• Both empires dissolved into separate kingdoms at the same time.

• The Eastern Empire fell in 476 CE, while the Western Empire continued for 1,000 more years.

Open Ended

By the end of this lesson, what are two things you should be able to do regarding the Roman Empire?

Open Ended

Reflecting on what you have learned, what do you think is the most significant contribution of ancient Rome to modern society?