The Fall of Rome

Who was Emperor Justinian?

• A Roman historian

• A British chieftain

• A Byzantine emperor

• A Germanic warrior

When was the city of Rome conquered by barbarians?

• 476 CE

• 410 CE

• 284 CE

• 235 CE

According to the traditional view, who conquered Rome in 476 CE?

• Romulus Augustus

• Odoacer

• Alaric the Visigoth

• Emperor Justinian

What was the argument put forth by the Roman historian Tacitus?

• Rome was doomed to fall as soon as it spread outside of Italy

• Rome fell due to the invasion of barbarians

• Rome's decline started with the incorporation of Germanic warriors into the Roman Army

• Rome's downfall was caused by the corruption of its emperors

What was the main problem with incorporating Germanic warriors into the Roman Army?

• They were too loyal to their commanders

• They didn't care about the idea of Rome

• They didn't speak Latin

• They were too expensive to maintain

How many different people claimed to be emperor between 235 and 284 CE?

• 41

• 30

• 20

• 10

What was the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire?

• Rome

• Constantinople

• Byzantium

• Nicaea

Who was responsible for codifying Roman laws in the Byzantine Empire?

• Constantine

• Romulus Augustus

• Justinian

• Odoacer

What was the main difference between the Catholic and Orthodox churches?

• The dating of Easter

• The language spoken during services

• The role of the Pope

• The location of their headquarters

What was the main achievement of Justinian, the Byzantine Emperor?

• Conquering Rome from the Goths

• Building the Hagia Sophia

• Codifying Roman laws

• Expanding the rights of women