CCWH#12 Fall of The Roman Empire...in the 15th Century

How and when does the traditional view suggest that Rome fell?

• Conquered by barbarians in 476 CE
• Overthrown by internal revolts in the 5th century BCE
• Collapsed due to economic decline in the 3rd century CE
• Succumbed to a plague epidemic in the 1st century CE

What is the main argument of the anti-imperialistic view?

• Rome's spread outside of Italy led to governance challenges
• Rome's fall was inevitable due to external invasions
• Internal corruption and political instability caused Rome's decline
• Rome's fall was a result of religious conflicts and schisms

According to this episode, what did the Romans consider as "barbarians inside the gates"?

• Mercenary soldiers serving in the Roman Army
• Foreign merchants trading in Rome
• Non-Roman citizens living in Rome
• Roman citizens with anti-imperialistic views

What factor contributed to the decline of the Roman legions even before Rome started getting sacked?

• The decline of the Roman legions began before Rome started getting sacked
• Lack of military discipline and training
• Internal power struggles among Roman generals
• Economic struggles and insufficient resources

What strategy did Rome adopt to incorporate conquered people into the empire?

• Assimilating them into Roman culture and society
• Establishing separate colonies for conquered people
• Enslaving them and exploiting their labor
• Forcing them to pay heavy tributes and taxes

Where did Constantine move the capital of the Roman Empire?

• Byzantium
• Rome
• Athens
• Alexandria

What name did Constantine give to the new capital of the Roman Empire?

• Constantinople
• Rome II
• New Rome
• Byzantium

What was the main difference between the Catholic and Orthodox churches in terms of leadership?

• The Catholic Church had a Pope, while the Orthodox Church had a Patriarch
• The Catholic Church had a Patriarch, while the Orthodox Church had a Pope
• Both churches had a Pope as the ultimate authority
• Both churches had a Patriarch as the ultimate authority

What was Justinian's major achievement during his rule?

• Codifying Roman laws in the Digest
• Rebuilding the Coliseum in Rome
• Conquering Persia and expanding the empire
• Establishing Christianity as the state religion

How did the Eastern Roman Empire, or Byzantine Empire, differ from the Western Roman Empire?

• The Byzantine Empire spoke Greek, while the Western Roman Empire spoke Latin
• The Byzantine Empire was predominantly Christian, while the Western Roman Empire was pagan
• The Byzantine Empire had a strong centralized government, while the Western Roman Empire was fragmented
• The Byzantine Empire had a powerful navy, while the Western Roman Empire relied on its legions