The Fall of Ancient Rome

According to the video, when did the Roman Empire truly fall?

• A. 476 CE

• B. 15th century

• C. 324 CE

• D. 527 CE

What was the traditional view of the fall of Rome?

• A. The Roman Empire fell due to internal weaknesses.

• • B. The Roman Empire fell due to external invasions by barbarians.

• • C. The Roman Empire fell due to a combination of internal and external factors.

• D. The Roman Empire never truly fell.

What was one of the main reasons for the decline of the Roman legion?

• A. The Roman legion was not well-trained.

• • B. The Roman legion was not well-equipped.

• C. The Roman legion was composed of mercenaries who were not loyal to Rome.

• D. The Roman legion was outnumbered by barbarian forces.

What was the alternative view to the traditional view of the fall of Rome?

• A. The Roman Empire was doomed to fall due to its size and complexity.

• B. The Roman Empire was not truly conquered by barbarians.

• C. The Roman Empire continued to exist in the East as the Byzantine Empire.

• • D. The Roman Empire fell due to a lack of strong leadership.

What was the name of the Eastern Roman Empire?

• A. The Byzantine Empire

• B. The Persian Empire

• C. The Gothic Empire

• D. The Vandal Empire

What was the most important achievement of the Byzantine Empire?

• A. The codification of Roman law

• B. The conquest of Carthage

• C. The construction of the Hagia Sophia

• D. The preservation of Greek culture

What was the main difference between the Catholic and Orthodox Churches?

• A. The dating of Easter

• B. The authority of the pope

• C. The use of Latin

• D. The belief in the Trinity