History - 12. Fall of The Roman Empire...in the 15th Century

Who was the last Roman Emperor before Rome was conquered by barbarians in 476 CE?

• Constantine

• Alaric the Visigoth

• Odoacer

• Romulus Augustus

According to the hipper anti-imperialistic argument, what was the main reason for the fall of Rome?

• Economic collapse

• Imperialism and governance challenges

• Barbarian invasions

• Spread of Christianity

What was the main issue with incorporating Germanic warriors into the Roman Army in the 3rd and 4th centuries CE?

• They were only loyal to their commanders

• They were too expensive to maintain

• They were not skilled in combat

• They refused to fight in battles

Which Byzantine Emperor is credited with codifying Roman laws in the Digest and Institutes?

• Romulus Augustus

• Constantine

• Justinian

• Theodora

What was the main difference between the Western Roman Empire and the Eastern Roman Empire (Byzantine Empire) in terms of Christianity?

• The Eastern Empire followed Roman Catholic Christianity

• The Eastern Empire had a Patriarch appointed by the Emperor

• The Western Empire followed Greek Orthodox Christianity

• The Western Empire had a Pope as the head of the Church

Which city served as the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire and was later renamed Constantinople by Constantine?

• Rome

• Athens

• Byzantium

• Nicaea

Who was the wife of Emperor Justinian, known for her influence and advocacy for women's rights?

• Julia

• Theodora

• Helen

• Cleopatra

What was the main reason for the split between the Catholic and Orthodox traditions in Christianity?

• Differences in the interpretation of the Bible

• Conflict over the dating of Easter

• Disagreements over the role of women in the Church

• Power struggle between the Pope and the Patriarch

Which Roman Emperor is known for building the Hagia Sophia in Constantinople?

• Nero

• Augustus

• Constantine

• Justinian

What was the main cause of tension between the Western European kings and the Pope after the fall of Rome?

• Disagreements over trade routes

• Power struggle over who should have real power

• Religious conflicts with the Byzantine Empire

• Competition for territorial expansion