Fall of Rome Review

Which of the following was NOT a major factor in the fall of Rome?

• widespread disease and sickness

• invasions by Germanic groups

• declining economy

• lack of effective leadership

2. After the Roman Empire split in 330 C.E., the ​ (a)   portion of the empire was referred to as the Roman Empire, and the ​ (b)   portion was referred to as the Byzantine Empire.

• western
• northern
• southern
• eastern

3.  Constantine changed the name of Byzantium to __________ in 330 C.E.

• Constantinople
• Byzantine Capital
• New Rome
• Istanbul

Which of following occurred as a result of Constantinople's location?

• It was safer than Rome, so the pope moved there.

• It was able to control the whole empire better than Rome was.

• It became a major center of trade.

• It was isolated from other cultures.

What was the cause of the fall of the Roman Empire?

• A single catastrophic event

• Invasion by barbarian tribes

• Economic troubles and overreliance on slave labor

• Both B and C are correct

Which letter used to be Constantinople?

• A
• B
• C
• D

Which of the following is the BEST reason why the Roman Empire fell?

• The citizens of Rome had no representation in their own government.

• The territory under Roman rule became too large to govern effectively.

• The emperors of Rome had little authority to make key decisions.

• The Roman military lacked the experience to win key battles.

Which of the following is the BEST reason why the Roman Empire fell?

• Years of dry weather hurt food production.

• Rulers were unable to collect taxes.

• Different religious groups opposed the government.

• Political corruption caused weaknesses within the empire.

Identify the Western and Eastern Roman Empires.

a

b

c

d

Constantinople

Eastern Roman Empire

Rome

Western Roman Empire

Why were Roman citizens forced to pay heavy taxes?

• to pay the salaries of government officials

• to help pay for improvements in the empire

• to maintain Rome's large army

• to pay for new aqueducts to be built