3.6 REHEARSE: Migration & Early Middle Ages Review Quiz

What event in 378 CE highlighted the vulnerability of the Western Roman Empire and led to the increase of barbarian invasions?

• The signing of the Treaty of Rome

• The Battle of Adrianople

• The founding of Constantinople

• The construction of Hadrian's Wall

What type of instability was the main, root cause of the Western Roman Empire's inability to defend its borders and govern effectively?

• Religious instability

• Economic instability

• Military instability

• Social instability

What internal issue hindered the Western Roman Empire's ability to address its challenges?

• Religious conflicts

• Power struggles and civil wars

• Agricultural surplus

• Overexpansion and logistics

What was one of the military problems that contributed to the decline of the Western Roman Empire?

• Lack of training in the Roman Army

• Over-reliance on technology

• Frequent civil wars and barbarian invasions

• Strong alliances with neighboring empires

Why is the traditional date of the fall of the Western Roman Empire 476 CE?

• The Germanic Roman Army General Odoacer dismissed the last official Western Roman Emperor Romulus Augustus

• The Vandals under King Geiseric sacked Rome

• Alaric and the Visigoths sacked Rome

• The Germanic Roman General Ricimer had the Emperor Majorian deposed and executed

What was one of the reasons for the Huns' migration?

• Religious persecution

• Climatic issues and conflicts with other tribes & the Han Dynasty in China

• Economic downturn

• Exploration of new lands

What was one of the consequences of the Huns' expansion and movements?

• The start of the Renaissance Period

• The start of the Industrial Revolution

• The start of the Migration Period

• The start of the Enlightenment Period

What effect did conflict with and service in the Roman army have on the Germanic tribes?

• It weakened the tribes and made them disorganized.

• It had no significant impact on the tribes.

• It made the tribes stronger and better organized.

• It caused the tribes to abandon their war culture.

Who united the Franks and became the first king of France?

• Charlemagne

• King Louis

• King Clovis

• Julius Caesar

Who established the city of Constantinople as the new capital in 330 CE?

• Emperor Augustus

• Emperor Nero

• Emperor Constantine the Great

• Emperor Tiberius