The Fall of Rome

Who was the last Roman Emperor of the Western Roman Empire?

• Nero

• Romulus Augustus

• Julius Caesar

• Augustus

What major event in 410 AD marked a significant point in the decline of Rome?

• The sack of Rome by Alaric

• The division of the Roman Empire

• The death of Julius Caesar

• The Battle of Adrianople

What was the outcome of the Gothic War concluded by Emperor Theodosius I?

• Goths were allowed to settle within the Empire

• Theodosius I was overthrown by the Goths

• Goths were expelled from the Empire

• Rome successfully regained all lost territories

What was a major reason for the economic decline of the Western Roman Empire?

• Expansion into Northern Europe

• Increase in trade with Eastern Empire

• Lack of military conflicts

• Over-reliance on agricultural production

How did the introduction of Christianity impact the Roman Empire?

• Decreased the size of the military

• Led to economic prosperity

• Strengthened the political power of the emperors

• Changed the religious structure and reduced imperial authority