Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire

At its peak, the Roman Empire stretched from Western Europe to which region?

• Eastern Asia

• North America

• The Middle East

• Southern Africa

In what year did the Western Roman Empire officially collapse?

• 27 BCE

• 180 CE

• 476 CE

• 1453 CE

What does "Pax Romana" refer to in the context of the Roman Empire?

• A period of constant warfare

• A time of Roman peace and stability

• The Roman military strategy

• A type of Roman architecture

How long did the period known as Pax Romana last?

• From 27 BCE to 180 CE

• From 180 CE to 476 CE

• From 476 CE to 1453 CE

• From 1 BCE to 100 CE

Which emperor decided to divide the Roman Empire into two parts?

• Augustus

• Romulus Augustulus

• Diocletian

• Odoacer

What was the capital city of the Eastern Roman Empire?

• Rome

• Byzantium

• Istanbul

• Constantinople

What was the immediate effect of dividing the Roman Empire into two halves?

• It solved all internal conflicts.

• It made the empire stronger and more unified.

• It worsened tensions and led to conflicting interests.

• It led to a new period of Pax Romana.

Which of these was an internal factor that contributed to the decline of the Roman Empire?

• Attacks from barbarian tribes

• Political instability and corruption among leaders

• The rise of new powerful kingdoms

• The adoption of Latin language by conquered peoples

Which groups were among the barbarian tribes that attacked Rome from the north?

• Egyptians and Persians

• Greeks and Spartans

• Goths and Vandals

• Vikings and Mongols

What happened to the Eastern Roman Empire after the Western Roman Empire fell?

• It also collapsed immediately.

• It was conquered by the Goths.

• It survived and flourished for nearly 1,000 more years.

• It became part of the new Germanic kingdoms.