WorksheetsThe Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 21mins
______________________ were groups that Romans considered to be uncivilized.
Slaves
Barbarians
Huns
Which of the following is considered a legacy of the Roman Empire?
the republic form of government
expanded use of the Greek language
the rapid growth of Islam
belief that not everyone is equal under the law
The decline of the Roman Empire was
accelerated (happened faster) because?
Rome waged war against a single
powerful trade rival.
Rome allowed Christianity to spread.
Rome was conquered by the Islamic
Empire.
Rome faced invasions from many
"Barbarian" tribes.
How did Roman leadership from the
200s - 400s CE contribute to the fall of
the Roman Empire?
Roman leaders during this time were
focused on hurting their own people.
Roman leaders during this time worked
together to transition power peacefully.
Roman leaders during this time were
weak and fought over who had power.
Roman Leaders during this time made
peace with other Empires to conquer
Rome.
Which Barbarian tribe set off a domino effect which pushed many other tribes into Roman territory?
A) The Goths
B) The Huns
C) The Vandals
D) The Franks
Which Barbarian tribe set off a domino effect which pushed many other tribes into Roman territory?
A) The Goths
B) The Huns
C) The Vandals
D) The Franks
What does this diagram illustrate?
events that led to corruption in ancient Rome
effects of the collapse of the Roman Empire
patterns that develop when a government collects taxes
causes of the fall of the Roman Empire
How did the lack of new conquests hurt the Roman Empire?
It put an end to new sources of wealth.
It made Roman leaders appear weak.
It weakened Rome's prominence in the world.
It left the Roman army with little to do.
Which of the following was a key internal weakness of the Roman Empire?
an aging population
political corruption
poor city planning
pressure from foreign invaders
Which of the following was an external reason for Rome's fall?
Germanic invasions
political corruption
diseased crops
over entertained citizens
