Decline and Fall of Rome

For how long did Roman civilization thrive?

• Almost a thousand years

• Over two thousand years

• Less than a century

• Five hundred years

What were the three major reasons for the fall of the Roman Empire?

• Alien invasions, time travel incidents, and magic

• Religious conflicts, overpopulation, and agricultural failure

• Natural disasters, poor education, and technological stagnation

• Bad leadership, economic weakness, and invasions

How many emperors did Rome have in a span of about 50 years ending in A.D. 284?

• 22

• 5

• 10

• 50

What led to food shortages during the economic weaknesses of the Roman Empire?

• Attacks on farms and disrupted trade

• A plague that killed most of the crops

• A massive drought throughout the empire

• The use of crops for fuel instead of food

Who invaded the Roman Empire causing further decline?

• Viking raiders

• The armies of Atlantis

• Martians and Venusians

• Germanic tribes and Persian armies

In what year did the Roman Empire officially split into two?

• A.D. 284

• A.D. 500

• A.D. 100

• A.D. 395

Who was the last emperor of the Western Roman Empire?

• Julius Caesar

• Romulus Augustulus

• Constantine

• Nero

What did the Eastern Roman Empire become known as?

• The Ottoman Empire

• The Empire of the Rising Sun

• The Byzantine Empire

• The Holy Roman Empire

What form of government was developed in ancient Rome?

• The republican form of government

• Absolute monarchy

• Direct democracy

• Theocratic rule

What is one aspect of the American legal system that comes from Roman ideas?

• The use of a jury of peers

• A person is considered innocent until proven guilty

• Trial by combat

• The right to bear arms