Fall of Rome/Byzantine Empire

3) When the Roman Empire was split into two separate empires, what city was the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire?

• Rome

• Alexandria

• Constantinople

• Athens

• Thebes

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.

How did Roman leadership from the

200s - 400s CE contribute to the fall of

the Roman Empire?

• Roman leaders during this time were

  focused on hurting their own people.

• Roman leaders during this time worked

  together to transition power peacefully.

• Roman leaders during this time were

  weak and fought over who had power.

• Roman Leaders during this time made

  peace with other Empires to conquer

  Rome.

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

Which of the following was a key internal weakness of the Roman Empire?

• an aging population

• political corruption

• poor city planning

• pressure from foreign invaders

Which of the following was an external reason for Rome's fall?

• Germanic invasions

• political corruption

• diseased crops

• over entertained citizens

Why was the size of the Roman Empire a problem that contributed to the empire's fall?

• The size of the empire made it hard to defend.
• Many emperors were needed to rule the empire.
• Much of the empire was empty land with no population.
• Most of the empire was dry land that could not support farming.

What Is Inflation? 

• Growth in Population 
• Growth in Food
• Growth in Income
• Growth in Prices

What happened with the Roman empire became too large to govern easily?

• It was split into two different empires.

• It was split into six different administrative areas.

• Foreign tribes were hired to run the army.

• The eastern part of the empire was given to the Huns.

What was the attitude of average citizens towards the affairs of Rome during its decline?

• Highly interested

• Indifferent

• Actively involved

• Supportive