Leaving Rome

What did Rutilius Claudius Namatianus think of Rome?

• It was a city without history.

• It was a city that had seen better days.

• It was no longer the capital of the empire.

• It was the queen of the world and nurse of men.

Why did Rutilius leave Rome in the year 416?

• To tend to his estates in Gaul.

• To become the governor of Gaul.

• To move the capital to Constantinople.

• To join the barbarians.

What happened to Rome in 410?

• It became the sole capital of the empire.

• It was visited by Hannibal of Carthage.

• It was sacked by a barbarian army.

• It was declared a Christian city.

What did the emperor Theodosius do to people who worshiped the old gods?

• He condemned them.

• He made them governors.

• He honored them.

• He ignored them.

What was Rutilius's view on Christians ruling Rome?

• He believed they would restore Rome's glory.

• He was indifferent as long as Rome prospered.

• He questioned their scorn for ancient philosophy.

• He thought they were unfit to rule.

What role did the Senate play in the governance of Rome during Rutilius's time?

• It was purely ceremonial with no real power.

• It held significant influence over military decisions.

• It was the primary legislative body.

• It had been disbanded and no longer existed.

How did the citizens of Rome generally view the barbarian invasions?

• As a punishment from the gods.

• As an opportunity to reform the empire.

• With indifference, as long as their daily lives were not affected.

• As the end of the Roman civilization.

What was the primary reason for the economic decline of Rome in the 5th century?

• Excessive spending on military campaigns.

• Devaluation of the Roman currency.

• Trade disruptions due to barbarian invasions.

• Widespread corruption and mismanagement.

What is monotheism?

• the belief in o gods

• the belief in many gods

• the belief in one god

What is polytheism

• the belief in no gods

• the belief in many gods

• the belief in one god