Decline & Fall of Rome

Which was NOT a reason for the decline of Rome?

• Invasions

• Natural disasters (earthquake and tornado)

• It cost too much to have an empire that size

• over taxation

What were the two smaller parts Rome was divided into?

• Northern and Western

• Northern and Southern

• Western and Southern

• Eastern and Western

What was the capital city of the Byzantine Empire

• Constantinople

• Pamirs

• Bosporus Strait

• Byzantine city

What was one possible reason for the decline of the Roman Empire?

• Maintaining military presence in distant lands and protecting the empire's trade was costly.

• The empire had become too small to support the government.

• The Roman emperors were all insane and could not protect the people.

• The Christian church took over Rome and expelled all emperors.

What did Diocletian do when he realized that the Roman empire had grown too large?

• Divided it in half, each with its own ruler.

• Removed the army from its borders.

• Turned Rome over to the Catholic church.

• Handed over the power to the citizens.

Which of the following was NOT one of the outside threats to Rome?

• Anglo-Saxon

• Huns

• Egyptians

• Visogoths

What was the result of the increasing cost of the military?

• Higher taxes

• Fundraisers

• Firing military officials

• Raiding other terriroties

After Diocletian split the empire, what happened to the Western portion?

• It prospered and became the Byzantine Empire

• It fell to Germanic invaders.

• It lasted for another 200 years before Winston Churchill conquered it.

After Diocletian split the empire, what happened to the Eastern portion?

• It prospered and became the Byzantine Empire.

• It fell to Germanic invaders.

• It lasted another 200 years until Winston Churchill conquered it.

What was Constantinople's original name?

• Byzantium

• Istanbul

• Rome

• Athens