15 Questions
When did the Roman Empire transition from a republic to an absolute monarchy?
27 AD
What was the traditional founding date of Rome?
753 BC
Which groups were gradually incorporated into the Roman Republic as it grew in power and influence?
Etruscans, Greeks, Oscans
Which individual transformed the Roman Republic into an absolute monarchy and became its first emperor?
Augustus
What event marked the beginning of the collapse of the Roman Empire?
The invasion by the Visigoths in 410 AD
What event marked the end of the Western Roman Empire?
The deposition of Romulus Augustulus in 476 AD
Why is 476 AD significant in European history?
It marked the beginning of the Early Middle Ages
What was the role of Christianity in the fall of Rome?
The spread of Christianity led to a focus on the afterlife rather than the present life
Who was responsible for the destruction that led to the term 'vandalism'?
Genseric, who brought Eudoxia to North Africa
What happened to the Eastern Roman Empire after 476 AD?
It continued until 1453 AD when it fell to the Ottoman Turks
What major event in 293 AD contributed to the decline of the Roman Empire?
The division of the empire into 4 administrative areas by Diocletian
Which statement accurately describes a consequence of internal corruption in the Roman Empire?
Increased inflation
Who led the sack of Rome in 455 AD?
Genseric of the Vandals
What significant change did Constantine bring to the Roman Empire in 330 AD?
Moving the capital from Rome to Constantinople
Why do historians consider the Sack of Rome in 410 AD as a turning point for the Roman Empire?
It led to the dissolution of the Western Roman Empire
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