Fall of the Roman Empire
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When did the Western Roman Empire come to an end?

  • In the fourth century
  • In the sixth century
  • In 476 (correct)
  • During the Crusades
  • What happened to the Eastern Roman Empire?

  • It was conquered by the Germanic tribes
  • It was destroyed by the Vandals
  • It was absorbed into the Western Roman Empire
  • It continued to exist in Constantinople until the Crusades (correct)
  • What was the impact of the Germanic invasions on Roman society and economy?

  • It brought about a complete overhaul of the social and economic systems
  • It had a gradual and slow impact on Roman society and economy (correct)
  • It led to a rapid decline in the Roman Empire's economy
  • It had no significant impact on Roman society and economy
  • What was the significance of the barbarian kings and Germanic settlers?

    <p>They exercised power within the territory of the Roman Empire and cultivated its soil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the relation between the medieval manor and the villa of the later Empire?

    <p>The medieval manor was foreshadowed in the villa of the later Empire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the fifth century?

    <p>It was a time of significant change, with the Germanic invasions being a key instrument of change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary motivation of the barbarians who crossed the Rhine or the Danube?

    <p>To escape from their own enemies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the nature of the Visigoths' entry into the Balkans?

    <p>As panic-stricken refugees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the division of the Goths in eastern Europe?

    <p>The emergence of two distinct Gothic tribes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the relationship between the barbarians and the products of the Roman Empire?

    <p>They were familiar with and purchased Roman products</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the origin of the Goths, according to the text?

    <p>Scandinavia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of the Huns on the Goths, according to the text?

    <p>The Huns drove the Goths forward, setting them in motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What led the Visigoths to turn against their oppressors?

    <p>The cruel and vacillating policy of the Romans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did the Visigoths capture and sack a city in 410?

    <p>Rome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who followed the Visigoths into Italy and the Balkans?

    <p>The Ostrogoths</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did the Vandals eventually settle after leaving Spain?

    <p>North Africa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Germanic people settled in the region of Andalusia?

    <p>The Vandals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did the Burgundians eventually settle after migrating from the northern plain?

    <p>The French province of Burgundy</p> Signup and view all the answers

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