The Fall of the Roman Empire: A Historical Quiz

Who was appointed perpetual dictator of Rome in the mid-first century BCE?

• Marcus Aurelius

• Augustus Caesar

• Julius Caesar

• Nero

What title was granted to Octavian, marking the rise of Rome's first Emperor?

• Consul

• Praetor

• Augustus

• Dictator

Which empire did Rome not conquer under the leadership of Octavian?

• Carthage

• The Palmyrene Empire

• Egypt

• The Gallic Empire

What was the primary religion of the Roman Empire before Christianity?

• Buddhism

• The Roman Pantheon

• Judaism

• Islam

Who was the Emperor infamous for his dictatorial leadership and love for gladiator matches?

• Commodus

• Nero

• Caligula

• Julius Caesar

What year was known as the Year of the Five Emperors?

• 476 CE

• 177 CE

• 193 CE

• 395 CE

Which Emperor converted to Christianity, significantly influencing the empire's religion?

• Theodosius

• Augustus

• Constantine the Great

• Julius Caesar

What major external threat did the Roman Empire face in the 5th century CE?

• The Persians

• The Huns

• The Vandals

• The Goths

Who declared himself ruler of Italy after the fall of the last Roman Emperor, Romulus Augustulus?

• Attila

• Odoacer

• Alaric

• Genseric

What was a major reason for the decline of the Roman military?

• Poor leadership

• Over-reliance on foreign mercenaries

• Lack of funding

• All of the above