Unit 3: Fall of Rome

Why is the location of Constantinople ideal?

• Provided protection of the eastern frontier

• far from Germanic invasions in western empire

• had crossroads of trade

• all of the above

The Byzantine Empire is the name we call

• The Eastern Roman Empire after the West fell

• The Western Roman Empire after the East fell

• Constantinople

• The Hagia Sophia

In what year did the Roman Empire collapse? 

• 776 BC
• 776 AD
• 476 BC
• 476 AD

Constantine issued the Edict of _________ allowing Christians to practice their faith.

• Rome

• Milan

• Constantinople

• Hagia Sophia

Which of the following choices was NOT a  reason for why Constantine chose to move the capital east to Byzantium

•  it was in a great location for trade
• it was far away from barbarians in the west
• it was on an easy to defend peninsula
• it was in a place that was holy to many Christians 

Who moved the Roman empire's capital east from Rome to Byzantium?

•  Justinian
• Augustus Caesar
• Julius Caesar
• Constantine

Who is credited with the split of the Roman Empire for easier management?

• Diocletian

• Justinian

• Constantine

• Theodora

How did Roman leadership from the

200s - 400s CE contribute to the fall of

the Roman Empire?

• Roman leaders during this time were

  focused on hurting their own people.

• Roman leaders during this time worked

  together to transition power peacefully.

• Roman leaders during this time were

  weak and fought over who had power.

• Roman Leaders during this time made

  peace with other Empires to conquer

  Rome.

As the Roman Empire expanded, what threat did some emperors fear?

• They thought the empire was too large to defend and govern efficiently
• They believed Christianity would not survive, leading to the end of the empire.
• They thought most citizens wanted a return to a smaller, republic form of government.
• They believed the pope was too powerful and wouldeventually become Rome's leader

The Eastern Roman Empire is also known as the:

• Holy Roman Empire

• Eastern Orthodox

• Empire Ottoman Empire

• Byzantine Empire