World History A Topic 5 The Roman Dynasty and the Fall of Rome

Which of the following was a major factor in the decline of the Roman Empire?

• Economic troubles and overreliance on slave labor

• The rise of the Eastern Empire

• Military overspending and invasions by barbarian tribes

• All of the above

What was the tetrarchic system?

• The city of Rome enjoyed the status of a unique Prefect of the City.

• Two sets of emperors divided the rule of the empire into east and west.

• It was a series of movements by the Roman military to defend Rome.

• The city of Rome served as the central decision maker in the Empire.

What did the Crisis of the Third Century disrupt?

• stoic attitudes toward troubles

• Pax Romana's trade routes

• republic forms of government

• raids by Germanic tribes

Which emperor ruled during the largest military expansion in Roman history?

• Nerva

• Marcus Aurelius

• Hadrian

• Trajan

Which describes the actions of Constantine? Select one:

• He united the eastern and western parts of the Roman Empire.

• He split up the empire into four sections.

• He lost the battle to Licinius despite having a claim to the east.

• He divided power between four leaders as in the past.

The ruins of Pompeii were an important find for the study of ancient Roman history because they provided insights into daily life, architecture, and art. Which of the following is NOT something historians learned from Pompeii?

• Details about Roman daily life

• Examples of Roman architecture

• Insights into Roman art

• The exact date of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius

In 4-6 sentences, explain why the ruins of Pompeii were such an important find for the study of ancient Roman history. Give at least three examples of things historians were able to learn from the artifacts and remains of Pompeii.

In 4-6 sentences, explain why the Roman Empire fell. What do you think was the biggest factor in its decline, and why?