Rome's Decline
Pax Romana
Weapons
Holy Roman Empire
Roman Geography
100
How did Rome's farms and trading get disrupted?
Both Roman and foreign invaders attacked their farms, in turn putting trade to a halt.
100
Who was the first good Roman emperor?
Nerva was the first good Roman eperor.
100
What is the name of the Roman military siege weapon, similar to a giant crossbow that propels a small boulder or large bolt?
A Ballista
100
Simplified, what is feudalism?
Feudalism was a social system that divided people into 4 classes.
100
What geographical term is used to describe the kind of land formation that Rome was created on?
A Peninsula
200
What made Rome gain inflation?
The government tried to stop the decline by increasing the production of coins. But in return for doing that, the coins decreased in value.
200
Why did the good emperors come to a finish?
Their 'era' ended due to natural causes (their death), bad successors, and the shift of the empire turning into an authoritative rule.
200
What did the Romans call their version of a catapult?
An Onager
200
What were the 4 classes?
Kings were at the top, then followed the nobles. The vassals were the second to last, and lastly, the peasants were at the bottom.
200
What did Rome have that helped it thrive as a village and help it grow?
The fertile soil near the Tiber River
300
What tribes invaded Rome?
The Barbarian Tribes
300
Who made Rome larger than it had ever been before his rule?
Trajan made Rome the largest it had ever been, although he ruled for only 19 years.
300
What was the benefit of a Roman shield?
They could form "blockades"
300
Who was Charlemagne?
Charlemagne was considered a good emperor who ruled most of West Europe from 768 to 814.
300
What natural barriers helped protect Rome from invasions?
The Alps and Apennine mountain ranges.
400
What did farmers do because of the inflation of crops?
They raised their prices so that it'll be worth the original price.
400
What does Pax Romana mean? How long did this period last for?
Pax Romana means 'Roman Peace' and lasted from 27bce to 180ce.
400
What were the three main weapons (Javelin, Shortsword, and Dagger) that the Roman officers used called?
Pilum, Gladius, and Pugio
400
True or False: Did Charlemagne create a school for high officials children?
Yes, he did. He wanted children to get an opportunity he had when he was older.
400
What helped Rome engage in trade and seize more land?
The Mediterranean Sea.
500
What was one of the main reasons that Rome went into decline?
Since Rome's farms were attacked and the trade had also been disrupted, the prices for food had skyrocketed because of the food shortages.
500
How many good emperors were there?
There were 5 emperors, Nerva, Trajan, Hadrian, Antoninus Pius, and Marcus Aurelius.
500
What is the name of the Roman weapon that uses a rope to propel a bolt and is similar to a modern-day crossbow?
The Scorpio
500
Who was declared Charlemagne's heir in 962?
Otto I was crowned the emperor by Pope John XII in 962, make him Charlemagne's heir.
500
From what material did the Romans build the foundations for their structures?
Volcanic rock.