Alexander the Great, Christianity and 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

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

Who was the Roman general and statesman who played a critical role in the events that led to the demise of the Roman Republic and the rise of the Roman Empire?

• Caesar

• Flavian

• Octavian

• Aurelius

How did Rome's geography aid its development?

• The desert provided protection from enemies

• The location offered protection from oceans, rivers, and mountains

• The Romans colonized an unpopulated part of Italy

• The monsoon rains supported farming

What did the Romans invent that made it possible for the people in the Roman Empire to easily obtain fresh water?

• aqueducts

• mosaics

• The Forum

• roads

Who is credited with the split of the Roman Empire for easier management?

• Diocletian

• Justinian

• Constantine

• Theodora

How did adopting Christianity help Constantine?

• By making it legal, it stopped persecutions

• By making Christianity legal, it unified the people

• By making Christianity legal, it spread throughout the empire.

• All of the above