Roman Empire Reading Review

Define aqueduct.

• A duck that lives in water

• A blossoming of culture, art, and ideas

• A large pipe built to channel water long distances

• Someone who supports and funds the arts

Germanic tribes called the Visigoths invaded Rome.

• True
• False

The fall of Rome can be linked to 3 major factors. What are they?

Answer explanation

Political instability, social and economic issues, weakening frontiers

Natural law is the belief that...

• there is a universal order in nature to guide moral thinking

• all people are good

• all people are bad

• there is only chaos in nature

Where did Emperor Constantine move the capital to?

• Rome

• France

• China

• Constantinople

Which of the following were reasons Rome fell?

• Weakening frontiers allowed other territories to push in on Rome

• There was not enough food for people, citizens were dying

• Emperors were continuously killed creating unstable leadership

• High taxes made it harder for people to contribute to the economy

The Triumphal Arch is a monument for farmers after having a successful crop

• True
• False

What is a Roman architectural invention that we still use today?

This building has Roman art influence.

• True
• False

What is the name of the Eastern Roman Empire? It is situated between Europe and Asia.

• Brighton Empire

• Byzantine Empire

• Eastern Roman Empire

• Eurasia Empire