The Fall of Rome

The Fall of Rome

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Passage

Social Studies

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Allison Barksdale

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event is often cited as the deathblow to the Western Roman Empire?

The sacking of Rome by the Visigoths in 410

The division of the Empire by Diocletian

The revolt by Odoacer in 476

The rise of the Eastern Empire

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which factor contributed to the economic troubles of the Roman Empire?

Overreliance on slave labor

The rise of Christianity

The division of the Empire

The sacking of Rome by the Vandals

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a consequence of the division of the Roman Empire into Eastern and Western halves?

The Western Empire grew wealthier

The Eastern Empire became more vulnerable

The two halves worked together to combat threats

The two halves drifted apart

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a major challenge faced by the Roman Empire due to its vast territory?

Inability to recruit soldiers

Difficulty in communication and administration

Overreliance on mercenaries

Lack of technological advancement

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the arrival of the Huns impact the Roman Empire?

It led to the rise of Christianity

It caused mass migration of Germanic tribes to Roman borders

It strengthened the Roman legions

It resulted in the division of the Empire