Continued Decline of the Roman Empire Quiz

What action did Pope Leo I take in 444 to assert his authority over the Christian Church?

• He declared himself emperor of Rome.
• Had Emperor Valentinian III proclaim him Pope
• He appointed the Bishop of Alexandria as his successor.
• He launched a campaign to convert non-Christians.

How did Emperor Valentinian III’s response to Honoria’s proposal affect the Western Roman Empire’s relations with Attila the Hun?

• He accepted Attila’s demands, leading to peace with the Huns.
• He declared war on the Huns, beginning the Battle of Châlons.
• He rejected Attila’s demands, causing further tensions with the Huns.
• He formed an alliance with Attila to strengthen Rome’s defenses.

What was one major outcome of the Council of Chalcedon in 451?

• The Bishop of Constantinople was given elevated status.
• The Western Roman Empire adopted monophysitism.
• Rome was declared the capital of the Eastern Christian Church.
• Christianity was banned in Constantinople.

How did Yazdegerd II of Persia attempt to curb Roman influence in Christian Armenia?

• He ordered the execution of all Christian leaders.
• He outlawed the practice of Zoroastrianism.
• He enforced Zoroastrianism as the state religion.
• He encouraged the Armenian church to align with Rome.

Why did Vortigern invite the Saxons and Angles into Britain after the Roman withdrawal?

• To help defend against raids by the Irish and Picts.
• To establish a new dynasty in Britain.
• To spread Christianity throughout the region.
• To convert the Britons to a new form of government.