Unit 3: The Fall of the Roman Empire Reading (ELL)

Which tribe attacked Rome in 410 A.D.?

• Vandals

• Franks

• Goths

• Huns

Which half of the Roman Empire grew stronger and lasted for a thousand more years?

• British Empire

• Western Empire

• Eastern Empire

• Ottoman Empire

Who killed the Roman Emperor Valens in 378?

• Huns

• Goths

• Vandals

• Franks

What became the empire's official religion in 380?

• Judaism

• Islam

• Christianity

• Buddhism

What caused the weakening of the Roman army?

• Lack of resources

• Hiring non-Romans

• Inadequate training

• Lack of discipline

What did the Romans use to do much of their farming and work?

• Paid laborers

• Slave labor

• Volunteer workers

• Prisoners of war

What did the Eastern Roman Empire become known as?

• Holy Roman Empire

• Byzantine Empire

• Western Empire

• Ottoman Empire

Who overthrew the Roman Emperor in 476 A.D.?

• Brutus

• Augustus

• Attila

• Odoacer

What did the Romans stop doing over time, leading to a shortage of slaves?

• Conquering new lands

• Trading with other empires

• Building new cities

• Expanding their territory

What did the Huns become known for in northern Europe?

• Trade and commerce

• Cultural exchange

• Military conquest

• Diplomatic negotiations