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WorksheetsBarbarians Invade Rome!
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What was the extent of the Roman Empire at its height?
Only Italy
Most of Europe
Only the Mediterranean
Only the Middle East
Who led the Visigoth troops in 395 AD?
Odoacer
Alaric I
Theodoric
Attila
The Huns were especially feared because they were masters at fighting on ____.
Foot
Horseback
Ships
Chariots
Who seized power in the western half of the Roman Empire in 476?
Alaric I
Theodoric
Odoacer
Attila
The eastern half of the Roman Empire tried to take power back by sending troops under the leadership of ____.
Alaric I
Theodoric
Odoacer
Attila
The Huns crossed which river to attack Greece and the Roman Empire?
Nile
Danube
Tiber
Rhine
Who became the new leader of Italy after the Ostrogoths killed Odoacer?
Alaric I
Theodoric
Attila
Romulus
The word 'gothic' developed bad connotations because:
It was associated with dark, spooky castles
It was linked to the Roman Empire
It was a term used for the Huns
It was a popular style of art.
The early part of the Middle Ages is often called the ______.
Renaissance
Dark Ages
Enlightenment
Industrial Age
The Roman Empire in the east continued, but what happened to Roman rule in the west?
It expanded
It remained stable
It came to an end
It was strengthened.
The Goths achieved a bad reputation possibly due to their:
Peaceful nature
Scary appearance
Artistic skills
Political alliances
The term 'gothic' later became associated with:
Bright and colorful art
Dark and spooky elements
Peaceful and serene landscapes
Modern architecture.
The Roman Empire was considered the 'good guy' and someone had to be the ______.
Hero
Villain
Leader
Follower
What era followed the collapse of the Roman Empire in the west?
The Renaissance
The Middle Ages
The Enlightenment
The Industrial Age
The word 'gothic' is often linked to:
Bright colors
Dark castles
Peaceful gardens
Modern cities
