The Fall and Legacy of the Roman Empire

What year did the barbarians sack Rome, marking a traditional view of the fall of Rome?

• 476 CE

• 410 CE

• 284 CE

• 533 CE

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

• Constantine

• Justinian

• Romulus Augustus

• Julius Caesar

According to the anti-imperialistic view, what was a major reason for Rome's downfall?

• Natural disasters

• Economic collapse

• Poor military strategy

• Expansion beyond Italy

What was one strategy used by Rome to integrate conquered peoples?

• Religious conversions

• Forced migrations

• Economic sanctions

• Granting citizenship

What major change did Constantine make to the capital of the Roman Empire?

• Moved it to Rome

• Moved it to Constantinople

• Moved it to Carthage

• Moved it to Nicaea

What was the main reason Constantine moved the capital to the East?

• Closer to war fronts

• To escape barbarian invasions

• Economic reasons

• Religious reasons

What was the main venue for chariot races in Constantinople?

• The Agora

• The Forum

• The Hippodrome

• The Coliseum

What was the main political rivalry in the Hippodrome of Constantinople?

• North vs. South

• East vs. West

• Blues vs. Greens

• Reds vs. Whites

What significant legal document did Justinian publish?

• The Institutes

• The Digest

• The Codex

• The Constitution

What architectural marvel did Justinian build?

• The Basilica

• The Hagia Sophia

• The Pantheon

• The Library of Alexandria