Decline of the Roman Empire/Vocab 15 Quiz

Which of the following choices is an example of a societal problem that weakened the Roman Empire?

• Unemployment

• Lack of Conquests

• Change in Religious Beliefs

• Inefficient Government

Which of the following choices is an example of a military problem that weakened the Roman Empire?

• Military Spending

• Political Corruption

• Increased Localism

• Wealth Gap

Which of the following choices is an example of an economic problem that weakened the Roman Empire?

• Urban Decay

• Inflation

• Change in Religious Beliefs

• Inefficient Government

Which of the following choices is an example of a military problem that weakened the Roman Empire?

• Urban Decay

• Difficulty Recruiting Soldiers

• Wealth Gap

• Unemployment

Which of the following was a problem that weakened the Roman Empire?

• Technological Advancements

• Barbarian Invasions

• Economic Prosperity

• Cultural Unity

What was one action Roman leaders took to address problems in the Empire?

• Ignored the issues

• Increased taxes on citizens

• Recruited more soldiers

• Built more temples

How did political instability contribute to the weakening of the Roman Empire?

• It led to stronger leadership

• It caused economic growth

• It resulted in frequent changes in leadership

• It improved public health

What was a consequence of the Roman Empire's difficulty in recruiting soldiers?

• Expansion of the Empire

• Strengthened military forces

• Increased reliance on foreign mercenaries

• Improved public infrastructure

System of money

• Currency

• Economy

• Infrastructure

• Prosperity

A natural border to the Roman Empire, and important route for trade, military defense, and controlling access to Central and Eastern Europe.

• Rhine River

• Danube River

• Pax Romana

• Barbarian