The Fall of the Roman Empire and the Rise of Byzantium

What is a common but problematic perception of the fall of the Roman Empire?

• It was overwhelmed by barbarian invasions.

• It was caused by a natural disaster.

• It was due to internal political reforms.

• It was a peaceful transition.

Why did Rome expand into Britain?

• To control natural resources like tin.

• To spread Christianity.

• To escape barbarian invasions.

• To establish a new capital.

What significant change did Emperor Diocletian implement in the Roman Empire?

• He abolished the Senate.

• He divided the empire into eastern and western halves.

• He moved the capital to Alexandria.

• He banned all trade with barbarian tribes.

Who was the Visigoth leader that sacked Rome in 410 AD?

• Geyseric

• Alaric

• Odoacer

• Attila

What was the fate of the Western Roman Empire by the end of the 5th century?

• It was completely destroyed.

• It transformed into a new Roman Republic.

• It merged with the Eastern Roman Empire.

• It was controlled by barbarian kings.

What was the Eastern Roman Empire later known as?

• The Ottoman Empire

• The Byzantine Empire

• The Holy Roman Empire

• The Persian Empire

Who was the significant Byzantine emperor known for his building projects?

• Augustus

• Justinian

• Diocletian

• Constantine

What was the original name of the city that became Constantinople?

• Byzantium

• Athens

• Rome

• Alexandria

When did Constantinople fall to the Ottoman Turks?

• 476 AD

• 1453 AD

• 1204 AD

• 330 AD

What was the significance of the Council of Nicaea?

• It established the Byzantine Empire.

• It marked the fall of Rome.

• It divided the Roman Empire.

• It resolved disputes over Christian beliefs.