The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire

Who became the first emperor of Rome? (5 points)

• Julius Caesar

• Octavian

• Constantine

What title did Octavian take when he became emperor? (5 points)

• Caesar

• Augustus

• Emperor

In what year did Constantine gain control of the Roman Empire? (5 points)

• 410 A.D.

• 324 A.D.

• 395 A.D.

Which city did Constantine rename to Constantinople?

• Rome

• Byzantium

• Alexandria

What was a major reason for the fall of the Western Roman Empire? (5 points)

• Economic prosperity

• Constant invasions

• Strong leadership

Which Germanic tribe captured and looted Rome in 410? (5 points)

• Franks

• Visigoths

• Vandals

Who was the last Roman emperor of the Western Empire? (5 points)

• Julius Caesar

• Romulus Augustulus

• Nero

What happened to the Western Roman Empire after 476?

• It became stronger

• It broke into separate states

• It remained united

What was the Eastern Roman Empire known as?

• Holy Roman Empire

• Ottoman Empire

• Byzantine Empire

Until what year did the Byzantine Empire last?

• 476

• 395

• 1453