Decline of the Roman Empire

At its largest, how much territory did the Roman Empire control?

• Over 1 million square miles

• Over 2 million square miles

• Over 500,000 square miles

• Over 3 million square miles

How did the Roman Empire eventually fall?

• It fell suddenly due to one major event.

• It slowly declined over a long period due to many reasons.

• It was conquered by a single powerful enemy.

• It collapsed overnight because of a natural disaster.

Which group of people invaded from the East and pushed Germanic tribes into Roman territory?

• Visigoths

• Goths

• Huns

• Vandals

What significant event happened in 410 AD that showed the Roman Empire's vulnerability?

• The Roman army won a major battle.

• A new emperor was crowned.

• The city of Rome was sacked by a Visigoth general.

• The empire was officially divided into two halves.

What was a major internal problem that contributed to the decline of the Roman Empire?

• A lack of new technology.

• Severe corruption and unstable leadership.

• Too much wealth among the common people.

• A strong and unified government.

How did military spending affect the Roman Empire's economy?

• It brought in a lot of wealth from new conquests.

• It led to a stronger currency and more trade.

• It depleted the empire's money and caused rapid inflation.

• It allowed wealthy citizens to pay more taxes.

Which emperor divided the Roman Empire into two halves in the 3rd century?

• Constantine

• Diocletian

• Augustus

• Julius Caesar

What was a long-term consequence of dividing the Roman Empire into Western and Eastern halves?

• It made both halves stronger and more unified.

• The Western half became more powerful than the Eastern half.

• The two halves drifted apart, making the Western half more vulnerable.

• It led to a new golden age for Rome.

What did historian Edward Gibbon suggest about the spread of Christianity and the fall of Rome?

• Christianity strengthened Roman civic virtue.

• Christianity had no impact on the empire's decline.

• Christianity shifted focus away from loyalty to Rome, eroding civic patriotism.

• Christianity encouraged military expansion.

Who made Christianity the official religion of Rome?

• Edward Gibbon

• Diocletian

• Constantine

• A Visigoth general