Fall of the Western Roman Empire

The fall of the Western Roman Empire in 476 AD marked the end of ancient Rome and the start of the Middle Ages. Rome's decline was due to internal weaknesses like political corruption and economic struggles, and external invasions by Germanic tribes. The Visigoths and Vandals sacked Rome, symbolizing its vulnerability. The final blow came when Odoacer deposed the last Western Roman Emperor, leading to Europe's fragmentation. Despite its fall, Rome's influence persisted in law, language, architecture, and religion, shaping modern Western civilization.

What year is considered the end of the Western Roman Empire?

• 410 AD

• 455 AD

• 476 AD

• 500 AD

Which of the following was NOT a challenge faced by the Roman Empire in the fourth and fifth centuries?

• Military decline

• Economic prosperity

• Political corruption

• Barbarian invasions

What was one of the economic issues that contributed to the decline of Rome?

• Overproduction

• Heavy taxation

• Low inflation

• Trade surplus

Why was the Roman army considered unstable during its decline?

• Lack of training

• Use of mercenary soldiers

• Excessive size

• Advanced technology

Which Germanic tribe sacked Rome in 410 AD?

• Franks

• Vandals

• Huns

• Visigoths

In what year did the Vandals loot Rome?

• 455 AD

• 476 AD

• 410 AD

• 500 AD

Who deposed the last Western Roman Emperor?

• Attila

• Julius Caesar

• Alaric

• Odoacer

What title did Odoacer assume after deposing the last Western Roman Emperor?

• Emperor of Rome

• King of Italy

• Chieftain of Gaul

• Duke of Byzantium

Which part of the Roman Empire continued to exist after the fall of the Western Roman Empire?

• Western Roman Empire

• Southern Roman Empire

• Eastern Roman Empire

• Northern Roman Empire

What aspects of Roman culture continued to influence modern Western civilization?

• Science, technology, and medicine

• Art, music, and literature

• Military tactics, economy, and politics

• Law, language, architecture, and religion