The Fall of the Roman Empire
Explore the key factors and events that led to the decline and fall of the Western Roman Empire.
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The Fall of the Roman Empire
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use complete sentences for short answer questions.
1. Which of the following was a major reason for the decline of the Western Roman Empire?
The rise of powerful emperors
Economic prosperity and stability
Invasions by barbarian tribes
Strong and unified government
2. What was the name of the new capital city established by Emperor Constantine?
Rome
Constantinople
Athens
Carthage
3. The Roman Empire was divided into two parts, the Western Roman Empire and the Roman Empire.
4. The last Western Roman Emperor was overthrown in the year .
5. Explain how the vast size of the Roman Empire contributed to its decline.
6. The Roman Empire fell due to a single, sudden event.
True
False
7. The Roman military remained strong and disciplined throughout the empire's decline.
True
False
Match each term on the left with its description on the right.
8. Barbarians
a. The eastern part of the Roman Empire
9. Byzantine Empire
b. Groups of people considered uncivilized by the Romans
10. Inflation
c. A general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money