Division of the Roman Empire

Why was the Roman Empire divided in 285 AD?

• It was too small to manage

• It had a strong economy

• It faced constant invasions and economic struggles

• It had a unified culture

What was one of the effects of the division of the Roman Empire?

• The Western Empire thrived for 1,000 more years

• The Eastern Empire fell in 476 AD

• The split contributed to the division in Christianity

• Trade and power shifted to the West

What was the capital of the Western Roman Empire?

• Constantinople

• Rome

• Athens

• Alexandria

Which language was spoken in the Western Roman Empire?

• Greek

• Latin

• Arabic

• Persian

When did the Western Roman Empire fall?

• 285 AD

• 1453 AD

• 476 AD

• 1000 AD

What was the religion of the Eastern Roman Empire?

• Roman Catholic

• Greek Orthodox

• Protestant

• Hinduism

How long did the Eastern Roman Empire last?

• Until 476 AD

• Until 1453 AD

• Until 1000 AD

• Until 285 AD

Which side of the Roman Empire had a stronger economy?

• Western Roman Empire

• Eastern Roman Empire

• Both sides equally

• Neither side

What was a characteristic of the Western Roman Empire?

• More urban, wealthier cities

• Weaker economy, more invasions

• Stronger economy, fewer invasions

• Lasted until 1453 AD

What was the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire?

• Rome

• Constantinople

• Athens

• Carthage