The Fall of Rome Quiz

According to the author, when did the Rome fully fall?

• 476 CE

• 15th century

• 3rd century CE

• 5th century CE

What was the argument put forth by the Roman historian Tacitus?

• Rome was too powerful to be conquered

• Rome was doomed to fall as soon as it spread outside of Italy

• Rome fell due to internal conflicts

• Rome was destroyed by barbarians

What was the main reason for the decline of the Roman legions?

• Internal political conflicts

• Lack of funding for the military

• Invasion by the Persian Empire

• Incorporation of Germanic warriors into the Roman Army

Who was responsible for the codification of Roman laws in the Byzantine Empire?

• Odoacer

• Constantine

• Theodora

• Justinian

What was the main doctrinal difference between the Catholic and Orthodox churches?

• The role of women in the church

• The dating of Easter

• The interpretation of the Bible

• The language used in religious ceremonies

What was the main political difference between the Pope and the Patriarch?

• The appointment process

• The religious beliefs

• The geographical location

• The level of authority

What was the name of the church built by Justinian in Constantinople?

• The Pantheon

• The Colosseum

• St. Peter's Basilica

• The Hagia Sophia

What was the main reason for Constantine to move the capital of the Roman Empire to the east?

• To escape internal conflicts in the west

• To promote Greek culture

• To be closer to the Persian Empire

• To access richer eastern provinces

What was the main cause of tension between the church centered at Constantinople and the one centered in Rome?

• The interpretation of the Bible

• The level of authority of church leaders

• The appointment process of church leaders

• The language used in religious ceremonies

What was the main reason for the tension between Popes and kings in Western Europe?

• The role of women in the church

• The level of authority of church leaders

• The interpretation of the Bible

• The appointment process of church leaders