The Collapse of the Western Roman Empire

Who ascended to power in 284 CE and implemented reforms to stabilize the Roman Empire?

• Julius Caesar

• Augustus

• Diocletian

• Constantine

Match the following causes with their effects on the Roman Empire:

• Instability and frequent changes in emperors

• Weak leadership

• Increased invasions

• Military struggles

• Loss of faith in government

• Economic decline

Match the following emperors with their actions:

• 2-B

• Implemented radical reforms

• 3-C

• First Roman Emperor

• 1-A

• Established Christianity as the state religion

What was the Eastern Roman Empire known as?

• Byzantine Empire

• Ottoman Empire

• Holy Roman Empire

• Persian Empire

Match the following events with their descriptions: 1) Sack of Rome 2) Deposition of Romulus Augustulus 3) Invasion by Visigoths.

• A

• Germanic tribes invading Roman territories.

• B

• Marked the official end of the Western Roman Empire

• C

• Significant blow to Roman prestige

The last Roman emperor, Romulus Augustulus, was deposed by which chieftain?

• Alaric

• Attila

• Odoacer

• Theodoric

The sack of Rome in 410 CE was carried out by which group?

• Vandals

• Huns

• Visigoths

• Goths

The Western Roman Empire's collapse was marked by the deposition of which emperor?

• Julius Caesar

• Augustus

• Romulus Augustulus

• Nero