Fall of Ancient Rome

What is a Republic?

• A form of government where the power rest with the people who vote to choose leaders.

• A form of government where the Emporer has complete control.

• A form of government with more than one leader.

• A form of government with one leader.

Caesar's adopted son, Octavian, took this name and his rule began an era of great growth for Rome.

• Diocletian

• Augustus

• Justinian I

• Marcus Tullius

This is a group of different cultures or territories led by a single all-powerful ruler.

• Continent

• Dictatorship

• Empire

• Democracy

One thing the leaders of Rome could not control was the spread of this new religion.

• Paganism

• Judaism

• Hinduism

• Christianity

During Augustus' Rule, a long period of peace and prosperity began. It was known as ?

• The Pax Romana

• Romana Prospera

• The Time of the Roman

• Live Long and Prosper

In Rome, male citizens enjoyed what right?

• To own land

• To vote

• To attend their church of choice

• To marry an actress

In Rome, a "barbarian" could be described as what?

• One who was very hairy and dirty

• One who was vicious and cruel

• One who did not speak Latin

• One who did not own land

What made the soil throughout Italy difficult to farm?

• The change in the climate

• Deep freezes in the winter

• Warfare and overuse

• The chemical imbalance in the soil

What weakened the Roman military?

• Soldiers were less disciplined and less loyal

• Soldiers were forced to serve in the military

• Soldiers were not treated fairly

• Soldiers' housing was insufficient

Two strong emporers assisted the Roman Empire to remain strong, even through its troubles. These were:

• Clovis and Augustus

• Justinian and Clovis

• Justinian and Cicero

• Diocletian and Constantine