Fall of Rome

How long did the decline of Rome last?

• A) A few decades

• B) Over hundreds of years

• C) A single year

• D) Less than fifty years

What was the nature of the fall of the Roman Empire?

• A) It was due to a single reason

• B) It happened suddenly

• C) It was dragged down by many factors

• D) It was prevented by strong leadership

What was a common consequence of the endless internal fights for power in the empire?

• Economic prosperity

• Increased trade

• Assassinations and chaos

• Agricultural development

Which of the following was a common issue in the political environment of the empire?

• Fair elections

• Low taxes

• Corruption and bribery

• Freedom of speech

What was one of the social problems caused by the richest people stopping their tax payments?

• Increased government spending

• Decreased taxes for everyone

• The poor had to pay more taxes

• Improved public services

What economic change occurred when inflation soared?

• Roman money gained value

• Roman money lost value

• Bartering decreased

• Grain prices stabilized

What became more common as a result of economic problems?

• Use of credit cards

• Increase in cash transactions

• Bartering of goods

• Import of luxury goods

What effect did the migrating groups have on the Roman lands?

• They were easily repelled by the Roman army

• They settled peacefully without conflict

• They began moving into Roman land which the weakened army could not stop

• They formed alliances with the Roman military

Who divided the Roman Empire into the Eastern and Western halves in 284 CE?

• Constantine

• Augustus

• Diocletian

• Julius Caesar

What was the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire after the division?

• Rome

• Byzantium

• Alexandria

• Athens