The Fall of Rome and Why it Didn't Happen | The Life & Times of Emperor Zeno

The Fall of Rome and Why it Didn't Happen | The Life & Times of Emperor Zeno

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11th Grade - University

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The video explores the fall of Rome, highlighting the division into Eastern and Western Empires. It details the rise of Leo and Zeno, the revolt against Zeno led by Verina and Basiliscus, and the eventual fall of the Western Empire under Odoacer. Zeno's challenges with Theodoric and the complexities of Christianity are also discussed.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire during the time of Zeno?

Ravenna

Rome

Constantinople

Carthage

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who led the revolt against Zeno with the aim to replace him?

Theodoric

Odoacer

Verena and Basiliscus

Leo

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant event happened in the Western Roman Empire in 476?

The rise of Zeno

The fall of the Western Empire

The fall of Constantinople

The division of the Roman Empire

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the general that took over Italy and unified the empire under Zeno?

Basiliscus

Illus

Theodoric

Odoacer

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What strategy did Zeno use to deal with the Ostrogothic threat?

Ignoring the threat

Military conquest

Diplomatic negotiations

Bribing enemies to fight each other

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a major religious issue during Zeno's reign?

The misunderstanding of the Trinity

The rise of paganism

The spread of Islam

The decline of Christianity

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was appointed as the ruler after Zeno's death?

Anastasias

Basiliscus

Theodoric

Leo