Rome in Turmoil

Test your knowledge on the chaotic period of civil war and changing territories in ancient Rome, leading up to the rise of Emperor Theodosius.

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Which region was not ruled by the Roman Empire at its height?

Ireland

Who was appointed perpetual dictator of Rome in the mid-first century BCE?

Julius Caesar

What event set off one of the biggest political crises in Roman history?

The assassination of Julius Caesar

Which military leader was one of the most feared of all time and focused on taking Rome?

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

What was the name of the last Emperor of Rome who was only sixteen years old when Odoacer invaded?

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

What was one of the biggest problems with Rome in its last days?

<p>Lack of strong leadership</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was the emperor of Rome that put an end to the era of strife caused by civil war?

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

What led to a large influx of barbarian warriors into the Roman Empire?

<p>The lack of management in the border states</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who became emperor of the western part of the Roman Empire after the death of Theodosius I?

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

During the first century CE, the Roman Empire largely worshipped which pantheon?

<p>The Roman pantheon</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the new Abrahamic faith that emerged during the first century CE?

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

Who was the Emperor known for his fickle and dictatorial leadership style, as well as his love of the gladiator matches in the Colosseum?

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

During the crisis in the third century, which two emperors ruled simultaneously despite considering each other a threat?

<p>Septimus Severus and Clodius Albinus</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which empire took over much of Egypt and the eastern coast of the Mediterranean during the crisis in the third century?

<p>Palmyrene Empire</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was the first Roman emperor to voluntarily abdicate his position?

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

During the decline of the Roman Empire, the most common way for an Emperor to be removed from power was by

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

Why were the Goths able to invade and occupy Roman territory?

<p>The Roman army was unprepared for their invasion</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of the Roman Empire's failure to aggressively repel the Goth invaders?

<p>Constant civil wars and military skirmishes</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main role of the Roman army during the height of the Roman Empire?

<p>Enforcing the rule of the Roman Empire</p> Signup and view all the answers

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