The Roman Empire

What was the Roman Empire once described as?

• A small city-state

• A mighty and powerful civilization

• A declining empire

• None of the above

How did the the Romans expand their empire?

• By diplomacy, trade, and military conquest

• By being nice to others

• By converting others to Roman religion and culture

• By offering citizenship to conquered peoples

What was the capital city of the Roman Empire when it was just a small city-state?

• Athens

• Rome

• Carthage

• Alexandria

Which of the following factors led to the decline of the Roman Empire?

• Invasions by nearby tribes and kingdoms

• Economic problems like inflation and decline in trade

• Internal conflicts and political instability

• All of the above

What happened to the Roman Empire after it became too large to govern effectively?

• It remained a unified empire

• It was conquered by a single invading force

• It was divided into the Western Roman Empire and the Eastern Roman Empire

• It peacefully dissolved

In what year did the Western Roman Empire fall to the Visigoths?

• 300 CE

• 400 CE

• 476 CE

• 600 CE

What was the impact of the fall of the Roman Empire on the Western world?

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  It led to a period of political, social, and economic stability

• It accelerated the progress of science, technology, and culture

• It had no significant impact

• It led to a period of political, social, and economic instability

Which of the following best describes the legacy of the Roman Empire?

• It had no lasting impact on the world

• Its influence was limited to the ancient world

• Its influence continues to be felt in the world today

• Its influence was quickly forgotten after its fall

What was the name of the period of peace and stability in the Roman Empire?

• the 70's

• There was no peace

• War time

• Pax Romana

What were the Roman aqueducts for?

• For people to walk on

• For the army

• To carry water to cities and towns

• To look pretty