Fall of Roman Empire

During the 3rd century, how did new emperors claim the throne?

• by killing or overthrowing old emperors
• by inheriting the throne from their fathers
• by winning major battles against Rome's enemies
• by winning elections

When the western part of Rome fell, the eastern part of Rome (Byzantine Empire) carried on for _____ years?

• 1000

• 300

• 2222

• It crumbled when the western half fell as well.

The government's attempt to create more money resulted in the value of money ___________ and the price of goods _______________. 

• going up, going down
• going down, going up 
• staying the same 
• going down, staying the same 

Rome had too much territory to protect.

• True 
• False 

Germanic tribes are originally from ______________.

• Northern Europe 
• East Asia 
• Central Asia 
• Southern Europe

Why did the Germanic tribes invade or migrate into Western Roman territory?

• To escape the Mongolians and find access to the mediterranean.

• To escape the Huns and find farmland.

• To get the their hands on the Roman wealth and culture.

• To have access to Roman infrastructure and knowledge.

How did political instability lead to the fall of Rome?

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

Many Romans lost their loyalty to Rome due to

• barbarian attacks
• government corruption
• disease
• the size of the empire

Who divided the empire into 2 parts, to make it easier to rule?

• Diocletian

• Mr. Dempsey

• Caesar

• Hannibal

How were taxes connected to weakening Rome?

• Taxes changed once the census was done
• Taxes are not connected to the weakening of Rome
• Tax collectors were not doing the accounting correctly
• Taxes were so high that people could not pay them