Fall of Rome DBQ

According to Document B, what happened due to negligence and laziness?

• Roman soldiers stopped practicing drills and wearing proper armor.

• Roman soldiers became more disciplined and organized.

• Roman soldiers increased their training sessions.

• Roman soldiers improved their armor and weaponry.

According to Document F, what happened to Rome?

• A series of plagues killed about 75% of the population.

• Rome experienced a significant increase in trade and commerce.

• The population of Rome doubled in a decade due to immigration.

• Rome became the capital of a new empire.

According to Document E, how does this former Roman citizen feel about Rome?

• He enjoyed living in Rome and found it fulfilling.

• He disliked living in Rome and his life is better under the Huns.

• He felt indifferent about Rome and preferred to stay neutral.

• He loved Rome and wished to return there one day.

According to Document D, which group was the first to reach Rome?

• Visigoths (Goths)

• Huns

• Vandals

• Angles and Saxons

According to Document C, what does it mean to be drafted into an army?

• being required to join an army

• volunteering for military service

• being selected for a special mission

• receiving a military award

What conclusion can be drawn from Document C?

• Rome was able to draft many soldiers.

• The Roman army did not have enough soldiers.

• The Roman army consisted of diverse skills.

• Rome's army was very powerful.

What is a conclusion you can draw from Document A?

• The government of Rome was unstable.

• The economy of Rome was thriving.

• The military of Rome was invincible.

• The culture of Rome was stagnant.

According to Document A, what was the most frequent cause of death?

• assassination

• killed in battle

• plague

• suicide