06 Lesson 8.5-8.7 Review

What event marked the beginning of the decline of the Roman Empire?

• The death of Julius Caesar

• The death of Marcus Aurelius in 180 CE

• The construction of the Colosseum

• The founding of Constantinople

What was one of the main economic problems that contributed to the decline of the Roman Empire?

• Increased trade with China

• Falling income from conquered territories

• The discovery of new gold mines

• The establishment of the Silk Road

During the Imperial Crisis, what was a significant issue that Rome faced?

• Decreased military activity

• Civil wars and economic problems

• Improved relations with neighboring empires

• A golden age of peace and prosperity

Who became ruler after Diocletian's death and started work on a new capital?

• Julius Caesar

• Augustus

• Constantine

• Nero

What was the name of the city that Constantine established as the new capital on the site of an old Greek city?

• Rome

• Byzantium

• Constantinople

• Athens

Which group of invaders terrorized the Germanic tribes and contributed to the fall of the Roman Empire?

• The Persians

• The Greeks

• The Egyptians

• The Huns

What happened to the western Roman Empire in 476 CE?

• It was conquered by the Byzantine Empire

• It fell to a Germanic leader named Odoacer

• It was restored to its former glory

• It became the center of the Renaissance

How long did the Byzantine Empire last after the fall of the western Roman Empire?

• 500 years

• 1,000 years

• 1,500 years

• 2,000 years

What was the eastern Roman empire known as after the western Roman empire had collapsed?

• The Ottoman Empire

• The New Rome

• The Byzantine Empire

• The Holy Roman Empire

Which city did Constantine build as the new capital for the Byzantine Empire?

• Rome

• Athens

• Constantinople

• Alexandria