The Fall of Rome

What is an empire?

• A large territory ruled by a single government or leader

• A small territory ruled by multiple governments or leaders

• A group of people living in different countries

• A city ruled by a single government

Where is Rome located?

• Asia

• Africa

• Europe

• Middle East

How long did the Roman Empire last?

• 100 years

• 500 years

• 1000 years

• 2000 years

Which territories did the Roman Empire control?

• Europe, Middle East, and Northern Africa

• Asia, South America, and Australia

• North America, Africa, and Asia

• Europe, South America, and Australia

What language did the people in the Roman Empire use in business and government?

• English

• Latin

• Spanish

• French

Who was the first emperor of Rome?

• Caesar Augustus

• Caligula

• Nero

• Diocletian

What is a civil war?

• A war between different countries

• A war between different groups within the same country or empire

• A war between emperors and their armies

• A war between the east and west halves of an empire

Who chose the new emperor when the previous one died?

• The Praetorian Guard

• The Roman citizens

• The Senate

• The generals

Which emperors were notorious for their extravagant spending?

• Caesar Augustus and Diocletian

• Caligula and Nero

• Constantine and Diocletian

• Augustus and Caligula

Who persecuted early Christians and fed them to lions in the Coliseum?

• Caesar Augustus

• Caligula

• Nero

• Diocletian