The Fall of the Roman Empire Assessment

Match the correct definition: "Corruption" in the Roman Empire meant:

• Building new roads and structures
• Following strict moral codes
• Acting dishonestly for money or personal gain
• Creating new laws

The term "inflation" in Rome's economy resulted from:

• Increasing the silver content in coins
• Creating more currency with less valuable metals
• Reducing government spending
• Conquering new territories

Which statement best describes the term "barbarian" to ancient Romans?

• Skilled traders from other lands
• Roman citizens living outside the empire
• People from other countries considered uncivilized
• Religious leaders from distant lands

During the period of moral decline, which term best describes the state of "civic duty"?

• It became more important than ever
• It remained unchanged
• It became less important to citizens
• It only applied to military service

The term "plundering" as it relates to Alaric's attack on Rome means:

• Peacefully occupying the city
• Taking valuable items by force
• Establishing a new government
• Building new structures

What was the significance of "Constantinople" as a term?

• It was named after Emperor Constantine
• It meant "city of commerce"
• It was the original name of the city
• It meant "western capital"

During the third century CE, how many emperors ruled Rome in approximately 50 years?

• 10 emperors
• 15 emperors
• 22 emperors
• 30 emperors

Which Germanic tribes settled in the British Isles?

• The Franks and Vandals
• The Visigoths and Ostrogoths
• The Angles and Saxons
• The Lombards and Franks

What was Diocletian's solution to governing the vast empire?

• To create conflict between regions
• To divide the empire while maintaining overall control
• To abandon the outer territories
• To give power to local governors

Which of these was NOT a reason Constantinople was chosen as the new capital?

• It had water on three sides for defense
• It was closer to the center of the empire
• It had an excellent harbor for trade
• It was closer to Rome