Fall of Rome

Fall of Rome

8th Grade

11 Qs

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Fall of Rome

Fall of Rome

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History

8th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

In the course of about 50 years, 41 people ruled Rome, or claimed to. Most of them died violently after a very short rule. What kind of message does this send to Rome's enemies? 

that Rome is very violent and should be avoided
that Rome is going through a rough time but will bounce back stronger than ever
that Rome has weakened and it's a great time to attack
that Rome is crazy and it would be better to avoid them 

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

According to some historians, Rome was doomed _______________.

as soon as they expanded outside of Italy's borders
when the Huns began invading Germania
when the Pax Romana came to an end
when Constantine moved the capital to Constantinople 

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Rome's attempt at to hire Germanic tribes as mercenaries backfired because ____________________.

The tribes were not at all loyal to Rome
Because they were not good fighters
They were too loyal to the emperor and did whatever he said
They were weak and sickly 

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

People began buying fewer goods, so less goods were being produced. This resulted in _____________________. 

businesses closing & unemployment rising
the government doing away with coin currency
a decrease in the slave population
Rome being unable to pay off debts to China

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Which of the following was NOT a social problem faced by the Romans in their period of decline?

slavery increased
government officials began taking bribes
few attended school
people began boycotting gladiatorial games

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT true about Emperor Constantine?

He moved the capital city of Rome to the Eastern half of the Empire
He converted to Christianity, taking the empire with him
Be built the Hippodrome, a large stadium for horseback riding and chariot races
He united the Eastern and Western half of the Roman empire

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

True or False: Many of the unemployed tried to find jobs in the military, but the government could barely pay the soldiers. 

True
False

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