The Fall of Rome: Causes and Consequences

What event is marked by the fall of Rome?

• The beginning of the Middle Ages

• The end of the ancient Roman Empire

• The start of the Renaissance

• The rise of the Greek Empire

What is inflation?

• The value of money goes up and prices go down

• The value of money goes down and prices go up

• The value of money stays the same

• The value of money is not important

What social issue contributed to Rome’s decline?

• A smaller gap between rich and poor

• A bigger gap between rich and poor

• More people working in agriculture

• More people moving to the countryside

What happened to traditional Roman values as the empire declined?

• They became stronger

• They faded

• They were replaced by new values

• They were enforced by law

Why were mercenaries a problem for the Roman army?

• They were always loyal

• They were often less loyal and sometimes turned against Rome

• They were better trained than Roman citizens

• They refused to fight

What effect did the use of mercenaries have on the Roman army?

• The army became more effective

• The army became less disciplined and less effective

• The army grew in size

• The army won more battles

Who sacked Rome in 455 CE?

• The Visigoths

• The Vandals

• The Huns

• The Ostrogoths

Who was the last Roman emperor in the West?

• Julius Caesar

• Augustus

• Romulus Augustulus

• Odoacer

Who overthrew the last Roman emperor in the West?

• A Greek leader

• A Germanic leader named Odoacer

• A Persian king

• A Roman senator

Why did the Roman government have trouble making good decisions in its last 100 years?

• There were too few leaders

• There were frequent changes in leadership and many leaders were assassinated or overthrown

• The government was too small

• The people refused to vote