The Fall of Rome DOL

Rome was divided into two sections in order to try to stabilize the empire. What were these TWO empires called?

• Northern

• Southern

• Eastern

• Western

Rome had been in a state of ________ before the fall of the capital city in 476 AD.

• abundance

• prosperity

• peace

• decline

Barbarian tribes had been raiding Roman lands as early as the ______ AD.

• 100s

• 200s

• 300s

• 400s

Which Roman Empire was more wealthy than the other?

• Northern

• Southern

• Eastern

• Western

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

Based on the passage, what societal impact did Emperor Constantine have on Europe?

• Constantine made Christianity legal in Rome which fostered a changing political and social shift in Europe

• Constantine made public welfare programs available to the people of Rome for the first time

• Constantine was the first Emperor of Rome to legalize Islam in the Roman Empire

• Constantine illegalized Christianity which was a popular decision amongst all people in the Roman Empire

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

• 27 BC
• 476 AD
• 400 AD
• 240 AD

Why is inflation a bad thing?

• Prices go up

• Prices go up but wages stay the same

• People continue to use coins for payment during a period of inflation

• Everyone quits their jobs.