WorksheetsThe Fall of the Roman Empire Assessment
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
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Class
Date
1.
Match the correct definition: "Corruption" in the Roman Empire meant:
a)
Building new roads and structures
b)
Following strict moral codes
c)
Acting dishonestly for money or personal gain
d)
Creating new laws
2.
The term "inflation" in Rome's economy resulted from:
a)
Increasing the silver content in coins
b)
Creating more currency with less valuable metals
c)
Reducing government spending
d)
Conquering new territories
3.
Which statement best describes the term "barbarian" to ancient Romans?
a)
Skilled traders from other lands
b)
Roman citizens living outside the empire
c)
People from other countries considered uncivilized
d)
Religious leaders from distant lands
4.
During the period of moral decline, which term best describes the state of "civic duty"?
a)
It became more important than ever
b)
It remained unchanged
c)
It became less important to citizens
d)
It only applied to military service
5.
The term "plundering" as it relates to Alaric's attack on Rome means:
a)
Peacefully occupying the city
b)
Taking valuable items by force
c)
Establishing a new government
d)
Building new structures
6.
What was the significance of "Constantinople" as a term?
a)
It was named after Emperor Constantine
b)
It meant "city of commerce"
c)
It was the original name of the city
d)
It meant "western capital"
7.
During the third century CE, how many emperors ruled Rome in approximately 50 years?
a)
10 emperors
b)
15 emperors
c)
22 emperors
d)
30 emperors
8.
Which Germanic tribes settled in the British Isles?
a)
The Franks and Vandals
b)
The Visigoths and Ostrogoths
c)
The Angles and Saxons
d)
The Lombards and Franks
9.
What was Diocletian's solution to governing the vast empire?
a)
To create conflict between regions
b)
To divide the empire while maintaining overall control
c)
To abandon the outer territories
d)
To give power to local governors
10.
Which of these was NOT a reason Constantinople was chosen as the new capital?
a)
It had water on three sides for defense
b)
It was closer to the center of the empire
c)
It had an excellent harbor for trade
d)
It was closer to Rome
11.
What happened in 476 CE?
a)
Constantine became emperor
b)
Rome was divided into two parts
c)
The last Western Roman emperor was overthrown
d)
The Eastern Empire collapsed
12.
Where did the Franks settle after invading the Roman Empire?
a)
British Isles
b)
Spain
c)
Italy
d)
France
13.
What happened between 408 and 410 CE?
a)
The empire was first divided
b)
Alaric led a siege on Rome
c)
Constantinople was established
d)
The Byzantine Empire began
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