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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which term best describes Rome's political situation during the 3rd century?
(Helpful Hint: The 3rd century is after the Pax Romana ended.)
Chaotic
Placid
Republican
Stable
- 2. Multiple Choice
Why were most Roman soldiers stationed on the borders of the Empire?
Housing was more affordable outside Rome's city limits.
To protect against barbarian invasions.
To avoid the crowding and unrest within the city of Rome.
To prevent Roman citizens from leaving the Empire
- 3. Multiple Choice
During the 3rd century, how did new emperors claim the throne?
by killing or overthrowing old emperors
by inheriting the throne from their fathers
by winning major battles against Rome's enemies
by winning elections
- 4. Multiple Choice
By 500 C.E., the western half of the Roman Empire had fallen, due in part to political instability. Which of these is an example of political instability?
unemployment
high taxes
leadership conflicts
growing crime rate
- 5. Multiple Choice
Why was the size of the Roman Empire a problem that contributed to the empire's fall?
The size of the empire made it hard to defend.
Many emperors were needed to rule the empire.
Much of the empire was empty land with no population.
Most of the empire was dry land that could not support farming.
- 6. Multiple Choice
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.
- 7. Multiple Choice
Why were the "Barbarians" able to beat the Roman Military during the 200s-400s?
The Roman Military had been weakened by lack of training and discipline.
The barbarian invaders had better weapons than the Romans.
Rome didn't have enough money to pay their military any more.
The invader's population was growing a lot faster than Rome's.
- 8. Multiple Choice
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.
- 9. Multiple Choice
Which part of the Roman Empire fell to barbarians?
Western Rome
Eastern Rome
Southern Rome
Northern Rome
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which is NOT a reason for the Fall of Rome?
Barbarian Invasion
Weak Emperors
Corrupt government
Disease
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