Fall of Roman Empire

Who was the first emperor of Rome?

• Julius Caesar 
• Caesar  
• Caesar Augustus 
• Caesar Constantine 

How did political instability lead to the fall of Rome?

• high taxes on poor people
• corrupt guards 
• could not transfer power peacefully 

Who moved the capital from Rome to Byzantium?

• Augustus 
• Nero
• Constantine 
• Caesar 

How did heavy taxes impact the people of Rome?

• drove people into poverty, unemployment became an issue
• they could not transfer power peacefully 
• the army became smaller 
• they could not afford to defend their empire 

A foreigner who fights for money is known as a _______.

• monopoly 
• monetary 
• mercenary 
• mercurial

The Roman army began to have barbarians fighting for them, which was considered what type of reason for the fall of the empire?

• Political
• Economic
• Foreign Invasion
• Military

Which term best describes Rome's political situation during the 3rd century?
(Helpful Hint: The 3rd century is after the Pax Romana ended.)

• Chaotic
• Placid
• Republican
• Stable

Which of the following statements is true?

• Roman emperors were often power-hungry military generals
• Roman emperors had a reliable system for choosing successors
• Although it had political problems, Rome's economy remained stable
• The Byzantine Empire collapsed almost immediately after it was founded

Why was the size of the Roman Empire a problem that contributed to the empire's fall?

• The size of the empire made it hard to defend.
• Many emperors were needed to rule the empire.
• Much of the empire was empty land with no population.
• Most of the empire was dry land that could not support farming.

What Is Inflation? 

• Growth in Population 
• Growth in Food
• Growth in Income
• Growth in Prices, decline in value of money