Fall of Rome and Legacy

The decline of the Roman Empire was

accelerated (happened faster) because?

• Rome waged war against a single

  powerful trade rival.

• Rome allowed Christianity to spread.

• Rome was conquered by the Islamic

  Empire.

• Rome faced invasions from many

  "Barbarian" tribes.

As the Roman Empire expanded, what threat did some emperors fear?

• They thought the empire was too large to defend and govern efficiently
• They believed Christianity would not survive, leading to the end of the empire.
• They thought most citizens wanted a return to a smaller, republic form of government.
• They believed the pope was too powerful and wouldeventually become Rome's leader

How did Rome's economy begin its descent?

• The government began taxing the people too much, which forced people back into poverty and debt. Trade suffered as well.

• People began stealing from the government funds and the people suffered because of it.

Italy is in which continent?

• North America

• Africa

• Europe

• Asia

True/False: The Roman Empire was far too large to govern for one person?

• True

• False

TRUE/FALSE: No money to pay military = weak military

and Constant threat of invaders on empire’s borders

• TRUE

• FALSE

What is inflation?

• Increase general price level of goods and services

• Increase price level from one private organisation

• Decrease general price level of goods

• Increase general price level of services

How did the Romans use aqueducts?

• Roman aqueducts allowed people to cross bodies of water easily.

• Roman aqueducts were channels that water from one place to another.

• Roman aqueducts were strong stone structures that protected the empire from invasion.

• Roman aqueducts defined the borders of the Roman Empire.

Which of the following choices are factors that led to the fall of Rome?

• Natural disasters, a declining economy, and an overabundance of food

• Poor leadership, attacks by invaders, and a declining economy

• Attacks by invaders, natural disasters, and an overabundance of food

Which of the following choices explains how Constantine moving the capital of the empire affected the city of Rome?

• There was less of a military presence in the west to defend the city.

• Many important people left the city, furthering its decline.

• These are both correct answers.