Fall of Rome

Open Ended

With all of the great things Rome accomplished, why do you think the empire fell?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the significance of studying the fall of Rome?

• It helps us understand how powerful empires can decline and what factors contribute to their collapse.

• It teaches us only about Roman architecture.

• It is only important for people interested in ancient history.

• It shows why Rome was the only successful empire in history.

Multiple Choice

Which two cities are represented by the orange and black dots on the map, and what does the red line likely signify?

• Rome and Constantinople; the division between Western and Eastern Roman Empires

• Athens and Alexandria; the trade route between Greece and Egypt

• Paris and Istanbul; the spread of Christianity

• Venice and Jerusalem; the Crusader route

Open Ended

Explain how the political and military issues contributed to the fall of Rome. Use at least two examples from the list.

Multiple Select

Which of the following were social issues that contributed to the fall of Rome?

• Breakdown of the caste hierarchy

• Spread of Christianity

• Overexpansion of the empire

• Lead poisoning through water pipes

Open Ended

Describe how economic issues, such as government spending and failure to advance technology, weakened the Roman Empire.

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The over reliance on

for labor contributed to economic problems in Rome.

Open Ended

Why would relying on slaves cause problems in the Roman empire?

Multiple Select

Which of the following were effects of Christianity on the Roman Empire?

• It became the official religion by 395 A.D.

• Christians were always accepted from the beginning.

• Missionaries established churches in major cities.

• Emperor Constantine issued the Edict of Milan.

Multiple Select

Which reforms did Diocletian and Constantine implement to address issues within the Roman Empire?

• They split the empire into East and West.

• They abolished the army.

• They enlarged the civil service.

• They banned all religions.

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In 285 CE, Emperor Diocletian divided the Roman Empire into East and West. Which half of the Empire did Diocletian rule and from where?

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The capital of the Byzantine Empire was

.

Multiple Select

What were some of the main differences in the fate of the Western Roman Empire and the Eastern Roman Empire after 476 CE?

• The Western Roman Empire fell while the Eastern Roman Empire continued to thrive.

• Both empires fell at the same time.

• The Eastern Roman Empire became known as the Byzantine Empire, while the Western Roman Empire ceased to exist.

• The Western Roman Empire became the Byzantine Empire.

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The Roman Empire is known for its

, which is still admired today.

Open Ended

What is one key lesson you learned about the fall of the Roman Empire, and how might it apply to societies today?

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