The Fall and Legacy of Rome

Before it was an empire, Rome was a _________________-

• monarchy

• republic

• oligarchy

• tyranny

The Roman Empire extended into all these areas EXCEPT.....

• Africa

• Asia

• India

• Europe

Which emperor's death marked the end of the 5 "Good Emperors"?

• Commodus

• Nero

• Marcus Aurelius

• Augustus

Which city served as the capital of the Roman Empire before Constantine?

• Constantinople

• Byzantium

• Istanbul

• Rome

Which Roman emperor's decision to move the capital to Byzantium significantly shaped the legacy of ancient Rome?

• Augustus 

• Nero

• Constantine 

• Caesar 

a foreign soldier who fought for money was known as a _______.

• monopoly 

• monetary 

• mercenary 

• mercurial

How did the size of the empire affect its stability?

• 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

What Caused Inflation in Ancient Rome?

• Decrease In Coin Value 

• Quantity Of Product 

• High Population 

Which form of government, where power rests with the citizens, was a significant legacy of ancient Rome?

• Reepublic

• Republic

• Empire

• Democracy