Rome Notes XI-XII

Which Roman Emperor created cash accounts to help poor children and built schools for orphans?

• Hadrian

• Trajan

• Marcus Aurelius

• Constantine

What significant structure did Emperor Hadrian construct in Britain?

• The Colosseum

• The Pantheon

• Hadrian's Wall

• The Roman Forum

Which emperor was known for being the most tolerant of free speech and adapting Rome to fit the times?

• Diocletian

• Constantine

• Marcus Aurelius

• Trajan

Who divided the Roman Empire into Eastern and Western regions?

• Constantine

• Diocletian

• Hadrian

• Marcus Aurelius

Which emperor made Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire?

• Trajan

• Hadrian

• Constantine

• Diocletian

What was one of the economic reasons for the fall of Rome?

• Overproduction of goods

• Dilution of gold in money leading to inflation

• Excessive taxation

• Lack of trade routes

Why did Rome have to hire foreign mercenaries for their army?

• They were cheaper

• They were more skilled

• Roman families had fewer children

• They were more loyal

What was a consequence of Rome growing too large?

• Increased trade

• Easier governance

• Invasions from Germanic tribes

• More resources

What was a result of the spread of Christianity in Rome?

• More people joined the army

• Fewer people served in the army due to pacifism

• Increased military conquests

• More political stability

Who was the Germanic leader that sacked Rome in 476 CE?

• Alaric

• Attila

• Odoacer

• Theodoric