Fall of Rome

In the course of about 50 years, 41 people ruled Rome, or claimed to. Most of them died violently after a very short rule. What kind of message does this send to Rome's enemies? 

• that Rome is very violent and should be avoided
• that Rome is going through a rough time but will bounce back stronger than ever
• that Rome has weakened and it's a great time to attack
• that Rome is crazy and it would be better to avoid them 

In the course of about 50 years, 41 people ruled Rome, or claimed to. Most of them died violently after a very short rule. What kind of message does this send to Rome's enemies? 

• that Rome is very violent and should be avoided
• that Rome is going through a rough time but will bounce back stronger than ever
• that Rome has weakened and it's a great time to attack
• that Rome is crazy and it would be better to avoid them 

According to some historians, Rome was doomed _______________.

• as soon as they expanded outside of Italy's borders
• when the Huns began invading Germania
• when the Pax Romana came to an end
• when Constantine moved the capital to Constantinople 

Rome's attempt at to hire Germanic tribes as mercenaries backfired because ____________________.

• The tribes were not at all loyal to Rome
• Because they were not good fighters
• They were too loyal to the emperor and did whatever he said
• They were weak and sickly 

People began buying fewer goods, so less goods were being produced. This resulted in _____________________. 

• businesses closing & unemployment rising
• the government doing away with coin currency
• a decrease in the slave population
• Rome being unable to pay off debts to China

Which of the following was NOT a social problem faced by the Romans in their period of decline?

• slavery increased
• government officials began taking bribes
• few attended school
• people began boycotting gladiatorial games

Which of the following is NOT true about Emperor Constantine?

• He moved the capital city of Rome to the Eastern half of the Empire
• He converted to Christianity, taking the empire with him
• Be built the Hippodrome, a large stadium for horseback riding and chariot races
• He united the Eastern and Western half of the Roman empire

True or False: Many of the unemployed tried to find jobs in the military, but the government could barely pay the soldiers. 

• True
• False

Which of the following is a true statement about the fall of Rome? 

• After 476, there was never again a Roman emperor in Rome.
• The Persians were the biggest threat to the city of Rome
• The Empire was split into 6 parts following the death of Constantine 
• The Roman Emperor always chose the Pope

True or False: The Visigoths conquered the city of Constantinople. 

• True
• False