Chapter 2 section 2

How did the outside military threats weaken Roman society?

• New religions brought to Rome reduced Christianity's role

• Armies were away so revolutionaries overthrew the government

• Barbarians were invaded by Roman armies

• Barbarians and other invaders were allowed to march into Rome

Which of the following best highlights the reign of Constantine?

• The capital of the empire was moved east to Constantinople

• The empire was split into two halves

• Constantine outlawed Christianity

• Constantine signed treaties with barbarians & other enemies

How did the Hun invasion of the Goth territories affect the Roman Empire?

• The Romans and the Goths joined forces to fight the Huns

• Romans were greatly influenced by Goth culture

• Defeated Goths moved into and conquered Roman territories

• Treaties signed with the Goths expanded the size of empire

What effect did the Goths' attack on Rome in 410 have on the citizens of Rome?

• It made citizens realize that Rome could be conquered

• Romans quickly tried to make peace with their enemies

• Women and children were sent to territories far from Rome

• They quickly voted to elect a new emperor

What was not an internal problem in the Roman Empire that threatened its existence?

• Disease swept through the empire killing many people

• Government raised taxes higher & higher to support defense

• Workers' strikes shut down many important industries

• Political corruption was common throughout the government

Which of the following groups did not invade parts of the Roman Empire?

• the Vandals

• the Huns

• the Chinese

• the Ostrogoths

Who was Clovis?

• one of the most powerful German kings

• Attila's son

• the first pope of Rome

• a wealthy Roman who fought corruption

Which of the following did Attila not attack?

• Greece

• southern Italy

• Gaul

• northern Italy

Diocletian was able to become a very strong emperor in part because

• he once served as pope and had the respect of all Christians

• Problems made Roman citizens want a strong leader

• he convinced Romans that the empire must be united as one

• he was able to negotiate peace with enemies of the empire

Which of the following best illustrates differences in the eras of Diocletian and Constantine?

• Diocletian was a supporter of Christianity

• Diocletian divided the empire; Constantine reunited empire

• Constantine welcomed people from central Europe and Asia

• Constantine wanted a small empire; Diocletian a smaller one