Exploring the Decline of the Roman Empire

Who was the last Roman Emperor before being deposed by Odoacer?

• Nero

• Romulus Augustulus

• Augustus

• Julius Caesar

What was a major reason for Rome's fall according to the video?

• Lack of military strength

• Expansion beyond Italy

• Economic collapse

• Invasion by barbarians

What strategy did Rome use to try to incorporate conquered people more fully?

• Granting citizenship

• Military conquest

• Economic incentives

• Forced assimilation

What was a symbol of the new face of the Roman Empire according to the video?

• Pants

• The toga

• The laurel wreath

• The sword

What did the Romans think of pants initially?

• Barbarous

• A practical garment

• A symbol of power

• A sign of wealth

What was Justinian's most notable legal contribution?

• The Code of Hammurabi

• The Institutes

• The Digest

• The Twelve Tables

What was the name of the church built by Justinian that symbolized the wealth of his empire?

• Hagia Sophia

• The Pantheon

• St. Peter's Basilica

• Notre Dame

Who was Emperor Justinian's controversial wife?

• Cleopatra

• Theodora

• Helen of Troy

• Joan of Arc

What was the main doctrinal difference between the Catholic and Orthodox churches mentioned?

• The dating of Easter

• The authority of the Pope

• The nature of Christ

• The use of icons

What was the main political difference between the Eastern and Western Christian churches?

• The dating of Easter

• The language of the service

• Beliefs about the Trinity

• Authority over the church