Fall of the Roman Empire

Why was the size of the Roman Empire a problem that contributed to the empire's fall?

• The size of the empire made it hard to defend.

• Much of the empire was empty land with no population.

• Many emperors were needed to rule the empire.

• Most of the empire was dry land that could not support farming.

Which part of the Roman Empire fell to Germanic Tribes?

• Western Rome

• Southern Rome

• Eastern Rome

• Northern Rome

Who moved the capital from Rome to Byzantium?

• Augustus

• Constantine

• Nero

• Caesar

Byzantine

• Economy based on private ownership of property.

• Membership in a state or community which gives a person civil and political rights.

• Precious metals melted into bars

• The word used by historians to describe the eastern Roman Empire after the fall of the western Roman Empire.

The Byzantine Empire reached its peak under the leadership of...

• Theodora

• Tribonian

• Henry V

• Justinian

Who invaded the Byzantine Empire that led to its collapse?

• Seljuk Turks

• Arabs

• Ottoman Turks

• None of the above

Who was Muhammad?

• Another name for Jesus

• Prophet who was told by the an angel to teach Islam

• God

• a Jewish King

Which term refers to the PEOPLE who follow Muhammad and Islam?

• Islam

• Muslims

• Jews

• Buddhists

Christianity, Judaism, and Islam all have what in common?

• All are monotheistic

• Each have a unique holy city

• All are polytheistic

• Each have a unique prophet that is the son of God

What are the basic tenets or teachings of the Islamic faith called?

• Four Noble Truths

• Eightfold Path

• Five Pillars

• Three Wise Sayings