The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire

______________________ were groups that Romans considered to be uncivilized.

• Slaves

• Barbarians

• Huns

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

• Roads
• Aquaducts
• Sewers

Which of the following is considered a legacy of the Roman Empire?

• the republic form of government

• expanded use of the Greek language

• the rapid growth of Islam

• belief that not everyone is equal under the law

The decline of the Roman Empire was

accelerated (happened faster) because?

• Rome waged war against a single

  powerful trade rival.

• Rome allowed Christianity to spread.

• Rome was conquered by the Islamic

  Empire.

• Rome faced invasions from many

  "Barbarian" tribes.

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.

Which Barbarian tribe set off a domino effect which pushed many other tribes into Roman territory?

• A) The Goths

• B) The Huns

• C) The Vandals

• D) The Franks

Which Barbarian tribe set off a domino effect which pushed many other tribes into Roman territory?

• A) The Goths

• B) The Huns

• C) The Vandals

• D) The Franks

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

What does this diagram illustrate?

• events that led to corruption in ancient Rome

• effects of the collapse of the Roman Empire

• patterns that develop when a government collects taxes

• causes of the fall of the Roman Empire

How did the lack of new conquests hurt the Roman Empire?

• It put an end to new sources of wealth.

• It made Roman leaders appear weak.

• It weakened Rome's prominence in the world.

• It left the Roman army with little to do.