Fall of Rome Wrap Up

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.

As the Roman Empire expanded, what threat did some emperors fear?

• They thought the empire was too large to defend and govern efficiently
• They believed Christianity would not survive, leading to the end of the empire.
• They thought most citizens wanted a return to a smaller, republic form of government.
• They believed the pope was too powerful and wouldeventually become Rome's leader

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.

Italy is in which continent?

• North America

• Africa

• Europe

• Asia

True/False: The Roman Empire was far too large to govern for one person?

• True

• False

The Roman Empire had 4 major issues they were Political, Social, Economic, and ?

• Social

• Military

• Education

• Poverty

TRUE/FALSe: Poor leaders weakened the government

• TRUE

• FALSE

TRUE/FALSE: Taxes were too high, many rich people stopped paying

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which religion grew in popularity in the Eastern Roman Empire?

• Christianity

• Islam

• Judaism

• Athiesm

Governing body of the Roman Republic.

• House of Representatives

• Congress

• Parliament

• Senate