Decline of the Roman Empire

What year was the last time a Roman emperor lived in the city of Rome?

• 476 CE

• 380 CE

• 1983 CE

• 410 CE

Marcus Aurelius' death led to the end of

• Pax Romana

• The Roman empire

• the Middle Ages

• the Renaissance

Which groups of people were considered barbarians

• Germans

• Franks

• Vandals

• Goths

Who did the Romans hire and pay to fight for them?

• mercenaries

• orthodoxy

• inflation

• Christians

Where did emperor Constantine build his new capital city?

• Constantinople

• Belgrade

• Kiev

• Moscow

What role did the invasion of the Barbarian tribes play in the fall of the Roman Empire?

• They provided military support to the Roman Empire

• They had no significant impact on the Roman Empire

• They were assimilated into Roman society, strengthening the empire

• They invaded and sacked Roman cities, contributing to the empire's decline

Which factor was most the ultimate factor in the fall of the Roman Empire?

• the empire was too large to keep united

• the empire treated its many ethnic groups unequally

• the empire was separated with few land connections

• the empire had little access to sea trade

How did economic troubles contribute to the fall of the Roman Empire?

• Increased trade with Asia strengthened the Roman economy

• Inflation and heavy taxation led to economic instability

• The Roman currency became the global standard, boosting the economy

• Economic prosperity led to overconfidence and neglect of the military

Which of the following was NOT a factor in the fall of Rome?

• governmental corruption

• natural disasters

• disease and famine

• not enough soldier to defend the borders

What were the two capitals after the empire split?

• Rome and Ur

• Rome and Constantinople

• Cairo and Constantinople

• Rome and Crete