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WorksheetsNTI Day #15 - Rome is Invaded
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
SELECT TWO. Which of the following are two of the six Germanic tribes that invaded Rome?
Ostrogoths
Visigoths
Ozarks
Vikings
These Germanic tribes were in search of warmer climates and _____________
better grazing land for their cattle
a more peaceful place to live
the pursuit of happiness
religious freedom
The Germanic tribes were also drawn by Rome's _____________.
wealth and culture
system of government
beautiful landscape
beaches
In addition, many were fleeing from the (a) , fierce warriors from Mongolia in Asia.
First, take a look at the map on page 323. Which three continents did the Roman empire have land on?
Europe, Asia, and Africa
Europe, North America, and South America
Europe, Asia, Australia
Africa, North America, and Antarctica
The Visigoths rebelled against the Romans. In what year did they defeat many Roman legions at the Battle of Andrianople?
(a)
The Germanic tribes now knew that Rome could no longer
defend itself
create new weapons
support the cost of maintaining the empire
please the people
In A.D. 410 the Visigoth leader named ________ and his soldiers captured Rome itself.
Alaric
Alexander
Maximillion
Hamilton
Rome's capture by Alaric was a great shock to the people. It was the first time Rome had been conquered in (a) years.
Another Germanic group know as the Vandals overran Spain and northern Africa. From these attacks came the English word ___________.
vandalism
delinquent
prosecution
victorious
