Chapter 1 Section Reading: The Great Fall Pgs. 2-5

When did the Western Roman Empire fall?

• 300 CE

• 476 CE

• 380 CE

• 325 CE

What was the social structure in the Roman Empire based on?

• Oligarchy

• Matriarchy

• Democracy

• Patriarchy

Who made Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire?

• Emperor Theodosius I

• Emperor Constantine

• Augustus

• Julius Caesar

What were the three important groups that shaped life in medieval Europe?

• The military, the merchants, and the clergy

• The aristocracy, the merchants, and the military

• The Church, the aristocracy, and the commoners

• The commoners, the clergy, and the merchants

Who was the leader of the entire Church?

• The pope

• The monk

• The bishop

• The priest

What did most people in the Roman Empire do for entertainment?

• Attended parties

• Watched chariot races or gladiator fights

• Went to the theater

• Visited museums

What was the role of women in Roman society?

• Political leaders

• Military leaders

• Taking care of the home and children

• Merchants

What was the only major institution in Europe that survived the fall of the Roman Empire?

• The military

• The aristocracy

• The Church

• The government