Rome/Byzantine Empires

Why was the Roman Empire divided in half (into 2 parts?)

• it was too large for one emperor to control

• Barbarians bought the Western half

• It wasn't divided in half, never happened, trick question.

• It was divided by Augustus after Julius Caesar died.

Who is was the first true emperor of Rome?

• Augustus Caesar

• Julius Caesar

• Anderson Caesar

• Caesar Salad

What continent did Rome originate from?

• North America

• Africa

• Europe

• Antarctica

What country is Rome in?

• United States

• England

• France

• Italy

What important event happened in 476 BCE?

• The Western half of Rome fell.

• Rome doubled its borders in size.

• Rome was able to defeat the French army for domination.

• Rome went to the United States

What is an example of Rome having bad leaders?

• Leaders would be chosen based on how rich they were.

• Leaders would be fairly elected by the people

• Leaders would be chosen based on their experience

• Leaders were respected by their citizens

Which of these was an issue that the Roman Empire had?

• They had too much money.

• Their leaders/government was corrupt

• Their military was too powerful.

• Their people had plenty of food

Which of these is NOT a problem that the Roman Empire had?

• Their borders were too big to control

• Their leaders/government was corrupt

• They were running out of money

• They had too many allies

Which of these is a reason why Rome fell?

• They sold their land to their enemies

• They reformed their laws

• They continued to build new architecture

• They were conquered by barbarians

Which of these is a building material used by the Romans that we still use to this day?

• space dust

• cement

• diamonds

• American lumber