The Fall and Legacy of Rome Quiz

Who was the last Roman Emperor before being deposed by Odoacer?

• Romulus Augustulus

• Nero

• Augustus

• Julius Caesar

What was a major reason for Rome's difficulty in governing its vast empire?

• Economic prosperity

• Distance from the capital

• Lack of technology

• Overpopulation

What strategy did Rome use to try to incorporate conquered people more fully into the empire?

• Forced relocation

• Making them Romans

• Heavy taxation

• Enslavement

What was a consequence of incorporating Germanic warriors into the Roman Army?

• Improved military tactics

• Expanded the empire

• Led to civil wars

• Strengthened the army

What city became the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire?

• Byzantium

• Athens

• Rome

• Alexandria

Who was the most famous Byzantine Emperor after Constantine?

• Julian

• Justinian

• Theodosius

• Heraclius

What monumental church did Justinian build?

• St. Mark's Basilica

• St. Peter's Basilica

• Hagia Sophia

• Church of the Holy Sepulchre

What was Theodora before becoming Empress?

• An actress

• A priestess

• A senator

• A general

What concept did the Byzantine Empire continue from the Roman Empire?

• Democracy

• Law and governance

• Feudalism

• Republicanism

What was a major difference between the Catholic and Orthodox churches?

• The style of crosses

• The language of the service

• The use of incense

• The dating of Easter