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Marcus Aurelius and the Fall of Rome 2021
Marcus Aurelius and the Fall of Rome 2021
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1
The Byzantine Empire would call itself Rome, until?
Victory of the Goths
The Middle Ages
2
Which is NOT a problem Rome had with their military?
Plague broke out among the soldiers, killing many.
They were taking riches from the treasury.
Not enough troops to fight on all sides (North, south, East)
Military was not loyal to Rome, but to generals
3
When the empire was divided into 2 sections, who took the Western section (Latin speaking)?
Nero
Maximian
Diocletian
Constantine
4
The Fall of Rome (sacking of the city), seemed to mean to many people....
the end of civilizations/apocalypse
the end of gladiator battles
the beginning of knights
5
Romans' health was compromised by lead pipes, blood @ colosseum, disease on the streets, and the spread of the plague.
False
True
6
There are no working aqueducts in the world today.
True
False
7
What are a few more problems of the Western Roman Empire?
All of these!
corruption of the luxurious lives of the wealthy
inflation, taxes, loss of gold/silver
payments for a gov't job and justice. Selling of votes
8
Gladiator fights only took place in Rome.
True
False
9
The main influence on Roman art, was the
Latins
Greeks
Etruscans
10
The Germanic tribes sometimes worked with the Romans as farmers and mercenaries but ultimately proved disloyal.
True
False
11
I am prepared to write on daily life of all Romans, Bread and Circuses and the decline/Fall of Rome?
True
False
12
Who worked to initially reorganized to Rome, implementing many reforms?
Diocletian
Constantine
Nero
13
What was a NOT a problem with immigration in Rome?
They might not be loyal farmers
Expensive mercenaries
Changing the religion of Rome
They might not be loyal soldiers.
14
The empire provided benefits that the Republic had not. Which benefit did the empire
not
provide?
Reformed land laws
Strengthen the morality of its citizens.
Bread and Circuses
Provided Senate seats to all classes
15
Roman art was known for depicting
everyday life (realism)
ideal life
16
What kept the language and religion of Western Rome alive?
School
Trade
The Church
17
Constantine moved the Roman capital to the city of_________in Turkey.
Constantown
Constantinople
Istanbul
18
Which was not a problem at the decline of the Roman Empire?
Dutiful citizens
Inflation (taxation)
Pirates
Invasion
19
After the fall of Rome, who ruled the Roman provinces? (initially)
German tribes/Visogoths
The Pope
Governor Ivey (Meemaw)
20
The Roman Empire was divided into, the first emperor to take the Eastern section (Greek-speaking area)?
Nero
Diocletian
Constantine
Maximian
21
Someone could win their freedom in a Gladiatorial fight. (eventually)
False
True
22
Barbarian meant to the Romans....
anyone from northern Europe.
a man with a beard
anyone that was not apart of the Roman empire
23
Which emperor ruled during the FIRST signs of decline? (last good emperor)
Diocletian
Nero
Marcus Aurelius
24
Who had the vision to put the Christian symbol on his men's shields to win the battle for emperorship?
Marcus Aurelius
Commondus
Constantine
25
What event marked the official end of Western Rome in 410 AD?
the Victory of the Goths (invasion)
the death of Marcus Aurelius
Constantine's conversion to Christianity
26
The _______ was the head of the Roman family?
gods
Mother
Father
27
One major thing that Constantine, through the Edict of Milan, is known for is...
Made Mythology legal
Made Christianity legal
Made Christianity official religion of ALL Rome
Made Islam legal
28
Rome had problems with bureaucracy, because?
The poor communication between the capital and Providences
All three!
The upkeep of infrastructure. (roads, aqueducts, etc. )
The large cost of gov't workers for the mangagement of the empire.
29
How old were most women when they married?
50-60
8-10
20-25
13-16
30
Under Constantine's rule, he
did not
have citizens pay taxes to fund the army/building projects.
False
True
31
Which part of the empire grew and became a major power?
Latin Speaking West
Greek Speaking East
32
What was NOT a problem with the economy of Rome?
Plebeians became too wealthy
Economic imbalance: The west was undeveloped, and the east was strong.
Military cost was rising
Inflation/taxation is increasing.
33
Which is NOT a way that the Romans tried to keep the Germanic tribes from invading?
pushing them out of territories by force (fighting)
bribes (jewelry, money, land)
marring their women to Roman men
immagrant contracted farmers
34
Who was the last Roman Emperor (in the west)?
Diocletian
Romulus Augsutus
Constantine
35
What is the
main example
of Roman architecture?
the arch
the door
the domed roof
the column
36
How did women publicly display their social status?
Clothing
hairstyles
Clothing and hairstyles
37
The strength of the Roman Empire was built upon the?
People
Money
Force/Army
Taxes
38
How do we know about the wealthy Romans?
political marriages
All three!
important jobs
land ownership