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Barbarians Invade Rome!

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What was the extent of the Roman Empire at its height?

a)

Only Italy

b)

Most of Europe

c)

Only the Mediterranean

d)

Only the Middle East

2.

Who led the Visigoth troops in 395 AD?

a)

Odoacer

b)

Alaric I

c)

Theodoric

d)

Attila

3.

The Huns were especially feared because they were masters at fighting on ____.

a)

Foot

b)

Horseback

c)

Ships

d)

Chariots

4.

Who seized power in the western half of the Roman Empire in 476?

a)

Alaric I

b)

Theodoric

c)

Odoacer

d)

Attila

5.

The eastern half of the Roman Empire tried to take power back by sending troops under the leadership of ____.

a)

Alaric I

b)

Theodoric

c)

Odoacer

d)

Attila

6.

The Huns crossed which river to attack Greece and the Roman Empire?

a)

Nile

b)

Danube

c)

Tiber

d)

Rhine

7.

Who became the new leader of Italy after the Ostrogoths killed Odoacer?

a)

Alaric I

b)

Theodoric

c)

Attila

d)

Romulus

8.

The word 'gothic' developed bad connotations because:

a)

It was associated with dark, spooky castles

b)

It was linked to the Roman Empire

c)

It was a term used for the Huns

d)

It was a popular style of art.

9.

The early part of the Middle Ages is often called the ______.

a)

Renaissance

b)

Dark Ages

c)

Enlightenment

d)

Industrial Age

10.

The Roman Empire in the east continued, but what happened to Roman rule in the west?

a)

It expanded

b)

It remained stable

c)

It came to an end

d)

It was strengthened.

11.

The Goths achieved a bad reputation possibly due to their:

a)

Peaceful nature

b)

Scary appearance

c)

Artistic skills

d)

Political alliances

12.

The term 'gothic' later became associated with:

a)

Bright and colorful art

b)

Dark and spooky elements

c)

Peaceful and serene landscapes

d)

Modern architecture.

13.

The Roman Empire was considered the 'good guy' and someone had to be the ______.

a)

Hero

b)

Villain

c)

Leader

d)

Follower

14.

What era followed the collapse of the Roman Empire in the west?

a)

The Renaissance

b)

The Middle Ages

c)

The Enlightenment

d)

The Industrial Age

15.

The word 'gothic' is often linked to:

a)

Bright colors

b)

Dark castles

c)

Peaceful gardens

d)

Modern cities