Chapter 1: Lesson 1 and 2

The fall of Rome began with all the following EXCEPT:

• poor leadership

• an evil emperor

• attacks by invaders

• a declining economy

The weakened economy included food shortages and what else?

• larger armies

• weak leadership

• prices increased

• more trade

Today we still believe in the Roman idea that a person is innocent until proven guilty.

• True

• False

When the Roman Empire was divided, the eastern section became known as the Byzantine Empire

• True

• False

Which of the following was NOT a lasting contribution of the Roman Civilization?

• Latin alphabet

• Right to vote

• Architecture

• Buddhism

What was the two-century period of peace in Rome?

• Pax Romana

• Western Empire

• The Age of Good Tidings

• None of the above

The Roman's built an extensive train network to unite the territories.

• True

• False

Which of following did NOT invade the Roman Empire?

• Egyptians

• Germanic tribes

• The Huns

• Visigoths

Select the group(s) of people living under Roman rule.

• Egyptians

• Jews

• Celts

• Gauls

Which of the following reason(s) led to the decline of the Western Roman Empire?

Select all that apply:

• Empire got too big

• Revolts

• Inflation

• Plague