The Legacy of the Roman Empire

What event marked the fall of the WESTERN Roman Empire in 476 C.E.?

• Germanic tribes overthrew the last emperor in Rome.

• Emperor Constantine moved the capital to Constantinople.

• They were conquered by the Byzantine empire.

• They were conquered by the Ottoman Turks.

Which of these was NOT A PROBLEM that led to the fall of the Western Roman Empire?

• decline in trade

• heavy taxes

• a single, unified currency

• unemployment & poverty

Which of these was NOT A PROBLEM that led to the fall of the Western Roman Empire?

• corrupt, unstable leadership

• decline in civic responsibility

• large, hard-to-defend borders

• the Pax Romana

Small pieces of tile or glass would be found in which type of art?

• cameo

• fresco

• mosaic

• sculpture

Which term describes Roman artwork that was painted on walls while the plaster was still wet?

• cameo

• fresco

• mosaic

• sculpture

What type of Roman sculpture inspired some American artists?

• small statues of fantasy creatures

• silly statues of family life

• large statues of cats

• lifelike statues of famous people

What Roman architectural legacy would you find in the U.S. Capitol building?

• aqueduct

• dome

• stadium

• triumphal arch

Which of the following did the Romans build to bring water to towns and cities?

• aqueducts

• stadiums

• triumphal arches

• vaults

What allowed Rome to maintain contact with its large empire and to transport goods?

• aqueducts

• roads

• stadiums

• vaults

What was the official language of Rome?

• English

• Greek

• Latin

• Roman