The Fall of the Western Roman Empire History Quiz

Which phrases complete the graphic organizer? (Choose 3)

• weakened economy

• death of Augustus Caesar

• corrupt politicians

• military influence on government

• invasions by Spanish conquistadors

Why did Diocletian split the Roman Empire into two parts?

• The rival factions in the army needed to be stationed in different locations.

• A civil war between the eastern and western provinces broke out.

• The eastern part was needed for agriculture since there were food shortages.

• The Roman Empire had become too large to manage from one seat of government.

Who moved the capital of the Roman Empire to Constantinople?

• Nero

• Diocletian

• Theodosius

• Constantine

What is one reason the capital of the Roman Empire was moved to Constantinople?

• It had a good inland location that prevented invasions by sea.

• It had a large city center and access to the water on two sides.

• It had a less central location and a good harbor for launching ships.

• It had an excellent harbor for trade that also had good natural defenses.

How did the Western Roman Empire end?

• It was renamed the Byzantine Empire by the Emperor Constantine.

• It was absorbed into the Eastern Roman Empire after Emperor Theodosius died.

• It was attacked by waves of Germanic tribes, and the last emperor was eventually overthrown.

• It was overtaken by the Angles and Saxons who made their new home in Rome.

What happened to the Eastern Roman Empire?

• It was restored after repelling attacks by the Germanic tribes.

• It fell after being attacked by Vandals and Visigoths.

• It lasted for about one thousand years as the Byzantine Empire.

• It ended after being reabsorbed by the Western Roman Empire.

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• Rome

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• Western Roman Empire

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• Eastern Roman Empire

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• Constantinople