Fall of Rome

A major reason for the decline of the Roman Empire was what?

• continued acceptance of traditional religions

• the abolition of slavery throughout the Empire

• a series of military defeats in Africa

• political corruption and the instability of the government

The size of the Roman Empire made it difficult for the Romans to do what?

• foster trade relations between the different regions of the empire

• ensure effective government and adequate military protection for the entire empire

• establish a central capital city upon which everyone could agree

• continue to make cultural and technological innovations

What was a cause for the reason why the Roman Empire fell?

• Diseases and plagues

• Lack of participation in government

• Weak leadership

• All of the above

High taxes and unemployment are considered what kind of reasons for the fall of the empire?

• Political

• Economic

• Religious

• Social

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

• The size made it hard to defend

• Many emperors were needed to rule

• Much of the empire was empty with no population

• Most of the empire was dry land that could not support growing food

Who attacked Rome's borders as it was falling apart?

• Egyptians

• Barbarians

• Greeks

• Persians

Why did Christianity become a major part of western civilization?

• Jesus was able to convert all of the western empire

• The pope forced people to practice Christianity

• Christianity spread by conquest and later trade

• It was adopted as the official religion of the empire

What year do most historians use as the End of the Roman Empire?

• 27 BC
• 476 AD
• 400 AD
• 240 AD

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 Rome's economy begin its descent?

• The government began taxing the people too much, which forced people back into poverty and debt. Trade suffered as well.

• People began stealing from the government funds and the people suffered because of it.