Fall of Roman Empire

What are some of the reasons for the Roman Empire's fall?

• Military Decline

• The empire got too large to manage

• Internal conflict

• Powerful enemies

What significant change did Constantine the Great bring to the Roman Empire?

• He expanded the empire's territory

• He converted to Christianity

• He introduced a new currency

• He built the Colosseum

Which of the following was not a reason for the Roman Empire's military collapse?

• Use of foreign mercenaries

• Lack of funds

• Ineffective communication

• Overreliance on technology

Who was the last Emperor of Rome before it was sacked by Odoacer?

• Julius Caesar

• Theodosius

• Romulus Augustulus

• Constantine

What role did the Roman Catholic Church play after the fall of the Roman Empire?

• It disappeared

• It was outlawed

• It became a major political power

• It merged with the Byzantine Empire

What was one of the problems faced by the Roman Empire?

• Peaceful relations with neighboring empires

• Decrease in population

• Roman generals fought one another for control of the empire

• Famine

What was the official language of the Roman Catholic Church?

• Greek

• Latin

• Arabic

• French

What did the Germanic tribes do in 476 AD?

• Terrorized the Roman Empire

• Controlled many areas of Europe

• United under Attila

• German people controlled many areas of Europe

Based on the information provided by this map, which statement about Constantinople is

• Constantinople was an important trading center.

• Africans traded more goods in Constantinople than in any other area.

• Constantinople was a city located on the Mediterranean Sea.

• Gold was the primary commodity that China sent to Constantinople.

This law code was a revised edition of the 12 Table of Rome, written during the Byzantine Empire

• The 10 Commandments

• Justinian’s Code

• Ashoka’s Edicts

• Hammurabi’s Code