The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire
This worksheet explores the multifaceted reasons behind the decline and fall of the Western Roman Empire, covering political, economic, social, and military factors.
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The Decline and 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 NOT a major reason for the decline of the Western Roman Empire?
Economic instability and inflation
Political corruption and instability
The rise of Christianity
Barbarian invasions
2. The division of the Roman Empire into East and West was primarily initiated by which emperor?
Augustus
Constantine
Diocletian
Theodosius I
3. The last Western Roman Emperor, , was deposed in 476 CE, often cited as the traditional end of the Western Roman Empire.
4. The Roman Empire faced a significant threat from various Germanic tribes, including the Goths and the .
5. Explain how the vast size of the Roman Empire contributed to its eventual decline. Provide at least two specific challenges.
6. The Eastern Roman Empire (Byzantine Empire) also fell in 476 CE, at the same time as the Western Roman Empire.
True
False
7. The Roman army remained consistently strong and loyal throughout the empire's decline, unaffected by political changes.
True
False
Match the term on the left with its description on the right.
8. Attila the Hun
a. Roman Emperor who made Christianity the state religion.
9. Diocletian
b. Leader of the Huns who invaded the Roman Empire.
10. Constantine
c. Emperor who divided the Roman Empire into a tetrarchy.