Chapter 9-2 Review - 2025

What happened to Roman leadership after Emperor Aurelius died?

• Commodus and the Severans took over.
• The government became stronger.
• A new emperor was never chosen.
• The Senate regained power.

What was one of the main reasons for the decline of the Western Roman Empire?

• Strong leadership from emperors
• Internal strife and invasions
• Increased trade with Asia
• Expansion into Africa

What did Odoacer do after taking control of Rome?

• He restored the Roman Senate
• He became the first emperor of the Byzantine Empire
• He ended the Western Roman Empire
• He led a campaign against the Visigoths

What happened to the Eastern Roman Empire after the fall of the Western Roman Empire?

• It became a republic.
• It merged with the Western Roman Empire.
• It transformed into the Byzantine Empire.
• It collapsed immediately.

What was the relationship between the Visigoths and the Romans before the rebellion?

• They were allies against other tribes
• They were given land and resources
• They were treated poorly and charged high prices
• They had no contact

Which of the following languages is NOT derived from Latin?

• English
• French
• Italian
• German

Which language is the basis for many modern European languages?

• German
• Latin
• Greek
• Arabic

How did ancient Roman law influence modern U.S. laws?

• It focused solely on property rights.
• It eliminated the need for judges.
• It introduced the concept of a republic.
• It established a monarchy.

Which of the following languages is derived from Latin?

• English
• Chinese
• German
• Spanish

What architectural styles did Western architecture adopt from the Romans?

• Glass and steel structures
• Wooden beams and thatched roofs
• Domes and arches
• Gothic spires and flying buttresses