Fall of the Roman Empire Review Game

Which of the following maps shows the Roman Empire at its height or peak?

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Rome's first two centuries were a time of relative stability, increasing power, and great imperial wealth. This time was known as the _____.

• Enlightenment

• Ruinae Romana

• Renaissance

• Pax Romana

• Neolithic Age

During the reign of Augustus Caesar, Rome's government changed from a

(a)   into​ (b)  

• a monarchy
• a meritocracy
• a democracy
• a republic
• an empire
• an oligarchy

An empire means that power is in the hands of many government officials voted or chosen by the people.

• True

• False

Rome eventually became more like a _____ where one leader had absolute and total control of the government.

• republic

• dictatorship

• oligarchy

• democracy

Which of the following is NOT an evidence that show Romans in the Roman Empire were becoming lazy or "soft?"

• There was an increase in trade on land and sea

• Romans loved buying expensive, luxurious things

• Decline in quality of literature.

• Upper class chose to have fewer children.

The Crisis of the Third Century was a time when Rome experienced many problems with ___.

• Lack of materials for building ships that would help traders and seafarers

• A famine that destroyed all the crops in many parts of the empire.

• A lack of strong weapons and tools that were needed to supply soldiers going to war.

• Violent changes in leadership because many of their emperors were murdered.

Document A shows that the Roman Empire lost many or the majority of their emperors from

• assassinations

• plagues or disease

• killed in battle

• they died of old age.

• accidents

The targeted killing or murder of a person, usually a political or public figure.

• manslaughter

• assassination

• assault

• interrogation

The Crisis of the Third Century was a time when Rome experienced a peaceful and stable period.

• True

• False