Lesson 5 - Fall of the Roman Empire Flashcards
1
Q
The emperor that moved the capital of the Roman Empire to Byzantium was ____.
A
Constantine
2
Q
Which ruler ended the civil wars and disputes and divided the Roman Empire into two separate empires?
A
Diocletian
3
Q
What new name was given to the city of Byzantium?
A
Constantinople
4
Q
By what name did the Eastern Roman Empire become known?
A
Byzantine Empire
5
Q
The lower class farmers of Rome were hurt by ____.
A
increased taxes
6
Q
The year 476 is given as the date of the fall of the Western Roman Empire because ____
A
Rome was captured by the Ostrogoths in that year
