The Fall of the Roman Empire

When Justinian became emperor, how did he help organize the disorganize and confusing laws?

• The Justinian Code

• The Byzantine Legal System

• The Twelve Tables

• The Constitution

As emperor, who move the Roman empire's capital to Constantinople?

• Alaric

• Constantine

• Diocletian

• Theodosius

Identify three of the main reasons for the decline and fall of the Roman Empire.

• Invasions from Germanic tribes

• An earthquake

• A weakening economy

• Political corruption

• An increase in trade

This city, founded by the Roman Emperor Constantine in 330 AD, is located between the Mediterranean and Black seas. Constantine transferred the center of the imperial government there, from Rome. It was conquered by the Turks in 1453.

• Constantinople

• Rome

• Carthage

• Athens

Constantinople was also easy to defend. Lying on a peninsula, the city was protected on three sides by the sea, and a large wall protected it on the fourth side. Later, a huge chain was strung across the city's harbor for greater protection. Surprise attacks were not easily carried out on Constantinople.

According to the text, what THREE features of Constantinople made it easy to defend?

• Location on a peninsula

• a large wall

• a bridge with a gate

• a chain across the harbor

• location in a valley

What would be the best title for the following list?
- The empire was split into two separate empires.
- Political corruption weakened the government.
- High taxes weakened the economy.
- Germanic tribes invaded the western empire.

• The Rise of Julius Caesar
• The Fall of the Roman Empire
• The Spread of Christianity in Europe
• The Growth of International Trade

______________________ were groups that Romans considered to be uncivilized.

• Slaves

• Barbarians

• Huns

Which of these rivers formed a natural border for the Roman Empire in the North

• Rhine

• Danube

• Nile

• Tigris

Engineering feat that connected the city of Rome with territory throughout the empire

• Roads
• Aquaducts
• Sewers

The Justinian's Code is significant because it

• spread Christianity to the rest of Europe.

• influenced the development of written laws in Europe

• united the Roman Cathollic and Eastern Orthodox churches.

• influenced the way future wars were fought in the Mediterranean world.