The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire Mastery Check

True or False: The fall of the Roman Empire was mainly caused by military invasions.

• True

• False

True or False: The decline in moral values and the division between rich and poor were social causes of the fall of Rome.

• True

• False

True or False: Economic causes of the fall of Rome included high taxes and a reliance on slavery.

• True

• False

What is the Pax Romana?

• A period of peace and prosperity in ancient Rome.

• A famous Roman Emperor.

• A rebellion against the Roman Empire.

• A major battle in the fall of Rome.

Who stabilized the Roman Empire during the crisis of the third century?

• Emperor Diocletian.

• Attila the Hun.

• Constantine the Great.

• Odoacer.

Which city became the new capital of the Eastern Roman Empire?

• Rome.

• Athens.

• Byzantium (later renamed Constantinople).

• Istanbul.

What did Emperor Diocletian do to help stabilize the empire?

• Divided the empire into two parts.

• Converted to Christianity.

• Instituted higher taxes.

• Led successful military campaigns against the barbarians.

Who were the Visigoths?

• A group of Roman emperors.

• Barbarian tribes that contributed to the fall of Rome.

• Roman gladiators.

• Roman citizens who lived during the decline of the empire.