Unit 1 Lesson 3.1 End of Rome

What was the main reason for the fall of the Roman Empire?

• Weakening frontiers
• Political instability
• There was no single reason
• Economic problems

What was the problem with transferring political power in Rome?

• The Praetorian Guard always chose the new ruler
• The emperor's family always took over
• There was no good system for selecting the next emperor
• The people chose the new ruler

What was the main cause of unemployment in the Roman Empire?

• Wealthy families using slaves and cheap labor
• Growing corruption
• Heavy taxes
• A decline in the spirit of citizenship

What was the problem with Rome's huge size?

• It made it hard to trade
• It made it hard to collect taxes
• It made it hard to defend
• It made it hard to communicate with generals

What was the significance of Constantine's move to Byzantium?

• It changed the future of the Roman Empire
• It made Constantinople the capital of the western part of the empire
• It made Rome the capital of the eastern part of the empire
• It caused the fall of the Roman Empire

What was the difference between the western and eastern parts of the Roman Empire?

• The eastern part was more unstable
• The eastern part was more powerful
• The western part was more stable
• The western part was more powerful

What was the legacy of the Roman Empire?

• It only influenced medieval times
• It had no influence on modern times
• It only influenced ancient times
• It influenced modern times

What did Caesar Augustus do for the Roman Empire?

• He expanded the boundaries of the Roman Empire
• He was the last emperor of the Roman Empire
• He caused the fall of the Roman Empire
• He ended 100 years of civil war

What was the Praetorian Guard?

• The people's army
• The army of the eastern part of the empire
• The army of the western part of the empire
• The emperor's private army

What was the effect of heavy taxes on the Roman Empire?

• They weakened the economy
• They strengthened the economy
• They caused social problems
• They caused political instability