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. Some questions may require you to recall information about the decline of the Roman Empire.
1. Which of the following was NOT a major cause of the fall of the Western Roman Empire?
Economic problems
Military overexpansion
Lack of strong leadership
The rise of powerful emperors
2. The Roman Empire was divided into two parts, the Western Roman Empire and the Roman Empire, in 395 CE.
3. One of the main reasons for the decline of Rome was the constant invasion by tribes.
4. The city of Constantinople became the new capital of the Western Roman Empire after the division.
True
False
5. Briefly explain how the vast size of the Roman Empire contributed to its eventual fall.
Match the term on the left with its description on the right.
6. Barbarians
a. The year the Western Roman Empire officially ended
7. Odoacer
b. Non-Roman peoples who invaded the Empire
8. 476 CE
c. Germanic chieftain who deposed the last Western Roman Emperor
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