The Roman Empire at Its Peak
This large body of land ruled by Rome included parts of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
What is the Roman Empire?
This many emperors ruled Rome during the "Crisis of the Third Century" (235–284 CE).
What is over 20?
These foreign-paid fighters were used as Roman soldiers.
What are mercenaries?
This economic issue meant Roman money lost value.
What is inflation?
This religious institution stayed strong after the fall of Rome.
What is the Christian Church?
This Roman innovation helped bring fresh water into cities.
What is an aqueduct?
This governing body lost most of its power in the later years of the empire.
What is the Roman Senate?
This group invaded and looted Rome in 410 CE.
Who are the Visigoths?
Heavy taxes hurt these two groups especially hard.
Who are farmers and businesses?
This language changed into several modern languages like French and Italian.
What is Latin?
Rome was known for this well-organized force that helped it conquer and defend territory.
What is the military?
Emperors often gained power through these unethical means.
What are bribery, violence, or power plays?
The last Western Roman emperor was overthrown by this Germanic leader.
Who is Odoacer?
Fewer workers were available due to these two causes.
Fewer workers were available due to these two causes.
The time after Rome’s fall is often called this, due to the decline in learning and progress.
What are the Dark Ages or the Middle Ages?
This system of transportation helped Rome move armies and goods quickly.
What are roads?
Generals often did this with their armies to become emperor.
What is seize power or force their way into power?
The Vandals looted Rome in this year.
What is 455 CE?
As roads crumbled and became unsafe, this part of the economy slowed down.
What is trade?
The fall led to the rise of these smaller, local areas of control.
What are kingdoms or tribal territories?
Rome’s organized system of ruling helped it become a powerful civilization.
What is a centralized government or organized government?
Roman leaders cared more about this than solving problems.
What is fighting each other?
His happened to the army’s discipline and effectiveness.
What is it decayed or declined slowly?
After the fall, many people moved here for survival.
What is the countryside?
The fall led to a shift from a complex civilization to this.
What is a survival-based society?