The Fall of Rome DBQ

Question 1

What year did the Roman Empire Fall?

Accepted Answer

476 CE

Question 2

According to Vegetius, what led to changes in Roman military and armor and training techniques? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

Soldiers became accustomed to not wearing protective armor, Soldiers complained that armor was too heavy, Soldiers were allowed to go into battle without protective armor.

Question 3

What was the main idea of the document by Vegetius?

Accepted Answer

The Roman Army was lazy and did not wear proper armor

Question 4

How would you categorize Document E?

Accepted Answer

Economic and Civic Decay

Question 5

According to historian, Marcellinus, what skills were the Huns renowned for (Document D)? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

Skilled horsemen, Excellent archerers

Question 6

What is the main idea of Document F?

Accepted Answer

How disasters and diseases impacted Romans

Question 7

Is Document E a primary or secondary source?

Accepted Answer

Primary

Question 8

Which three invaders came from Asia? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

The Huns, The Ostrogoth's, The Vandals

Question 9

Does Document C suggest a migration or invasion of people?

Accepted Answer

Invasion

Question 10

How does Document C answer the essay question? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

Proves the Huns came from the east, Proves the Visgoths reached Rome, Supports Document B weaknesses and laziness in the army, Shows how all these attacks weakened the empire

Question 11

What is the main idea of the Roman Empire map on Document C?

Accepted Answer

Foreign Invasions

Question 12

Now, what were the primary reasons for the "Fall" of Rome?

Accepted Answer

Military Mistakes, Economic and Civic Decay, Political Instability

Question 13

What source interprets and analyzes others and are one or more steps removed from the event? (They were not there)

Accepted Answer

Secondary

Question 14

How can Document E explain the fall of Rome? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

It showed how terrible the Roman governors were, It showed how unjust Rome was to its people, It showed how time of peace was worst than time of war, It showed how people preferred not be ruled by the Romans

Question 15

What conclusion can be made of Doc. B to help answer the essay question? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

Morale suffered, Many Romans avoided the draft, The Roman army became weak, Romans became lazy

Question 16

What term can be used to describe the data presented in Document A?

Accepted Answer

Political Instability

Question 17

How do the Documents in F answer the essay question?

Accepted Answer

The Roman population decreased by 250,000, 50,000 Romans died in a flood, After these disasters it was hard to recruit Roman troops, Diseases spread across Asia to Rome

Question 18

Why were some Roman citizens unhappy being under Roman rule (Doc. E)? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

Taxes were severe, Poor men underwent legal penalty and had to pay for justice, Unprinciplaed men inflicted injuries on others

Question 19

Is Document D, written by prominent Roman historian Ammianus Marcellinus, a reliable source?

Accepted Answer

Yes, because it was written at the time of the Roman Empire

Question 20

Are Documents F primary or secondary sources?

Accepted Answer

Secondary

Question 21

What was the main cause of death for emperors during 235-285 CE (Document A)?

Accepted Answer

assassination

Question 22

What is one thing you can infer about the character of the Huns to help you answer the essay?

Accepted Answer

The Huns were ruthless, destructive, and determined

Question 23

What evidence can be used to support your essay under political instability? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

The government was unstable, The government was practically leaderless, The people of Rome had no confidence in their government, There were so many emperors nothing was accomplished

Question 24

Is Document C a primary or secondary source?

Accepted Answer

Secondary

The Fall of Rome DBQ

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