The Fall of the Roman Empire TEST

Question 1

330 AD

Answer 1

Constantine moves the capital to Byzantium and legalizes Christianity. This prolonged the survival of the Eastern Roman Emperor (Byzantine Empire).

Question 2

378 AD

Answer 2

The Battle of Adrianople: A battle between Rome and the Visigoths. The Visigoths defeated the Romans. It was the Romans’ first time being defeated in 900 years and the emperor was killed. This win encouraged the Germans to attack the Romans more.

Question 3

410 AD

Answer 3

Sack of Rome: The Germans were led by Alaric to defeat the Western Roman Empire.

Question 4

476 AD

Answer 4

Romulus Augustulus was removed from the throne by the Germans. This was the last Roman to sit on the throne.

Question 5

Julius Caesar

Answer 5

Major Roman dictator/ leader and general in the 1st century BC; treated lower class well; assassinated by the Senate; his successor became emperor

Question 6

Diocletian

Answer 6

Roman emperor in the late 3rd century AD; made a lot of reforms that made the Western Roman Empire last 200 years longer than expected; claimed descent from a Roman god that restored appeal in the throne; limited religious freedoms; major reform was dividing the empire

Question 7

Constantine

Answer 7

Roman emperor in the early 4th century AD; reunited the empire; moved capital to Byzantium; converted to Christianity and made it legal

Question 8

285 AD

Answer 8

Diocletian splits the empire (West/East)

Question 9

Alaric

Answer 9

Visigoth general; led Sack of Rome

Question 10

Attila the Hun

Answer 10

Led Hun invasions/attacks

Question 11

Reason for kingdom to republic

Answer 11

The Romans didn’t like the last king so they decided to change to a republic where they could choose their leaders; many people ruling

Question 12

Reason for republic to empire

Answer 12

Lower class Romans wanted Caesar’s successor to rule so they won the civil war and made him emperor

Question 13

Kingdom vs. empire

Answer 13

kingdom= smaller, same ethnicities, one king

empire= bigger, different ethnicities, one emperor

Question 14

Pax Romana

Answer 14

“Roman peace” in Latin; 200 years (27 BC-180 AD); trade routes were safer; Christianity was spread quicker; good emperors

Question 15

Broad categories of external/internal reasons why the Western Roman Empire started:

Answer 15

Military, economic, political, and social

Question 16

Who was responsible for the final collapse of the Western Roman Empire? What did the Romans call them?

Answer 16

Huns + Germans = BARBARIANS

Question 17

State of Western Europe after the collapse of the Roman Empire

Answer 17

DARK AGES = 500-750 AD; anarchy; no education; language corruption; Law of Barbarians; cities destroyed; bartering; “strong men”; multiple chiefs; roads decay

Question 18

When did Christianity become legal in the empire?

Answer 18

When Constantine converted; Byzantine Empire

Question 19

Legacy of the Roman Empire

Answer 19

Anything they left behind that had a lasting impact; written law; architecture; roads; Romance Languages

Question 20

Roman innovations

Answer 20

Roads, concrete, dome, aqueducts, arches

Question 21

Significance of statues and mosaic art

Answer 21

Showcase culture; represent Roman values

Question 22

Significance of roads

Answer 22

HELPED ARMY MAINTAIN CONTROL IN THE EMPIRE; made trade easier; transportation; spread culture; spread religions (especially Christianity)

Question 23

Significance of Latin inscription

Answer 23

United the empire b/c everyone spoke and understood Latin; produced Romance languages

Question 24

dome

Answer 24

Architectural innovation; practical

Question 25

aqueduct

Answer 25

Allowed cities to be located away from water sources; bridges that transport water to cities

Question 26

republic

Answer 26

Citizens choose leaders

Question 27

inflation

Answer 27

Value of money decreases; prices increase

Question 28

civilization

Answer 28

Organized society; government; writing

Question 29

reform

Answer 29

Improvements made to a civilization by its rulers

Question 30

cult

Answer 30

religion practiced by a small group of people where they worship one person or object