Fall of Rome

The fall of Rome was due to just one reason.

• True

• False

Rome fell...

• in a single hour

• in a single day

• over one year

• over many years

Because the Roman Empire was so large...

• It wasn't easy to collect taxes

• Roman emperors traveled to other provinces

• It was hard to defend

• It was destined to be a success

Over time, Rome's army...

• had fewer men join

• brought in outside warriors not loyal to Rome

• wore less armor and became weaker

• All of the above

In the course of about 50 years, 41 people ruled Rome, or claimed to. Most of them died violently after a very short rule. What kind of message does this send to Rome's enemies? 

• that Rome is very violent and should be avoided
• that Rome is going through a rough time but will bounce back stronger than ever
• that Rome has weakened and it's a great time to attack
• that Rome is crazy and it would be better to avoid them 

According to some historians, Rome was doomed _______________.

• as soon as they expanded outside of Italy's borders
• when the Huns began invading Germania
• when the Pax Romana came to an end
• when Constantine moved the capital to Constantinople 

Rome's attempt at to hire Germanic tribes as mercenaries backfired because ____________________.

• The tribes were not at all loyal to Rome
• Because they were not good fighters
• They were too loyal to the emperor and did whatever he said
• They were weak and sickly 

TRUE/FALSe: Poor leaders weakened the government

• TRUE

• FALSE