Quiz on the Fall of the Western Roman Empire

When did the Western Roman Empire fall?

• 300 CE

• 476 CE

• 500 CE

• 600 CE

What caused the great turmoil in the Western Roman Empire beginning in the 300s CE?

• Natural disasters

• Invasions by Germanic tribes

• Economic collapse

• Political reforms

Which regions did the Roman Empire include at its height?

• Only Europe

• Europe and northern Africa

• Europe, northern Africa, and parts of Asia

• Only parts of Asia

How was life in the Roman Empire before it collapsed?

• Luxurious for everyone

• Simple for everyone

• Luxurious or simple depending on social order

• Difficult for everyone

What would members of the political class in the Roman Empire have enjoyed?

• Parties, large homes, and servants

• Farming and manual labor

• Traveling and exploring new lands

• Living in small, modest homes

What does the image depict?

• A) A market scene in ancient Greece

• B) A typical school in the Roman Empire

• C) A medieval castle

• D) A modern classroom

What was the system called in which the oldest man in a Roman family made all the public decisions?

• Democracy

• Matriarchy

• Patriarchy

• Oligarchy

What were women responsible for in the Roman patriarchal system?

• Making public decisions

• Taking care of the home and children

• Leading the army

• Managing trade

What period followed the fall of the Western Roman Empire in Europe?

• Renaissance

• Industrial Age

• Medieval period

• Modern Age

Which group in medieval Europe included bishops, monks, and priests?

• Aristocracy

• Commoners

• Clergy

• Knights