The Decline and Division of the Roman Empire

By the 4th century, the Roman Empire faced decline due to its vast size, Barbarian attacks, and internal decay. To manage this, the empire was divided in 395 AD into Eastern and Western regions, with separate emperors. Rome remained the capital of the West, while Byzantium, renamed Constantinople, became the Eastern capital. The Byzantine Empire thrived for 10 centuries, distancing itself from Rome. However, the Western Roman Empire fell in 476 AD after repeated Barbarian invasions by tribes like the Ostrogoths, Visigoths, and Vandals.

What were the main reasons for the decline of the Roman Empire in the 4th century?

• Its small size and lack of resources

• Attacks from barbarian tribes and internal decay

• Peaceful relations with neighboring tribes

• Strong leadership and economic prosperity

In what year was the Roman Empire divided into Eastern and Western halves?

• 410 AD

• 330 AD

• 476 AD

• 395 AD

Which city became the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire after the division?

• Athens

• Byzantium

• Alexandria

• Rome

How long did the Eastern Byzantine Empire flourish after the division?

• 5 centuries

• 10 centuries

• 2 centuries

• 15 centuries

Which tribes were responsible for the fall of the Western Roman Empire?

• Ostrogoths, Visigoths, and Vandals

• Persians, Egyptians, and Greeks

• Celts, Gauls, and Britons

• Huns, Franks, and Saxons