Decline of the Western Roman Empire Quiz

How was the Roman Empire divided before its decline?

• Northern and Southern Empires

• Eastern and Western Empires

• Central and Peripheral Empires

• Coastal and Inland Empires

What effect did raising taxes have on the Roman population?

• It made them wealthier

• It caused dissatisfaction

• It improved trade

• It increased military strength

What was a consequence of the Roman Empire's vast size?

• Easier governance

• Increased trade opportunities

• High maintenance costs

• More cultural diversity

What negative effect did dividing the Roman Empire have?

• It strengthened the economy

• It led to several civil wars

• It improved communication

• It increased the population

Where did the Western Roman Empire govern from?

• Byzantium

• Rome

• Alexandria

• Carthage

Which empire continued for almost 1,000 years as the Byzantine Empire?

• Western Roman Empire

• Eastern Roman Empire

• Ottoman Empire

• Persian Empire

Which trade route helped make Constantinople wealthy and significant?

• The Spice Route

• The Silk Road

• The Amber Road

• The Incense Route

Constantinople was located on which strait?

• Gibraltar Strait

• Bosporus Strait

• Bering Strait

• Malacca Strait

Between which two continents is the Bosporus Strait located?

• Europe and Africa

• Asia and Africa

• Asia and Europe

• North America and Europe

What did the city of Constantinople preserve and spread throughout the known world?

• Egyptian culture

• Greek and Roman culture

• Chinese culture

• Indian culture