Western Europe After the Fall of the Roman Empire

Multiple Choice

Which factor best explains why the Eastern Roman Empire survived longer than the Western Empire?

• It had fewer enemies to fight

• It had stronger trade routes and defenses

• It was protected by the Germanic tribes

• It had fewer people to govern

Multiple Choice

What was one major result of constant warfare after Rome’s fall?

• The economy improved through trade

• Education and literacy increased

• People turned to local leaders for protection

• Cities became wealthier and more populated

Multiple Choice

How did the decline of trade affect cities in Western Europe?

• Cities grew larger and wealthier

• People abandoned cities for rural life

• Merchants built new trade empires

• Governments supported urban rebuilding

Multiple Choice

Why did the manorial system develop in medieval Europe?

• To provide protection and stability during chaos

• To encourage long-distance trade

• To strengthen royal government

• To replace the Church’s power

Multiple Choice

Who helped preserve learning and knowledge after the fall of Rome?

• Germanic kings

• Peasants and serfs

• Monks and priests

• Soldiers and merchants

Multiple Choice

What does the development of new Romance languages show about post-Roman Europe?

• Europe became more united under one culture

• Latin remained the only written language

• Europe became more divided into regional cultures

• Communication improved across the empire

Multiple Choice

How did Germanic ideas of government differ from Roman ideas?

• Romans valued law and the state; Germans valued personal loyalty and kinship

• Romans emphasized loyalty to family; Germans valued citizenship

• Both societies emphasized equality before the law

• Germanic tribes followed a democratic government system

Poll

Was the fall of the Western Roman Empire more of a tragedy or a transformation for Europe?

• Tragedy

• Transformation

• Neither

Open Ended

Was the fall of the Western Roman Empire more of a tragedy or a transformation for Europe? Explain your response below in a CER format, with at least one piece of evidence from your notes.