Quiz 9-2 (The Fall Of Rome)
In A.D. 410, the Visigoth leader ___________ captured the city of Rome.
Alaric
As Roman Emperor, Constantine moved the empire's capital to Byzantium which later became known as
Constantinople.
Rome finally fell when ___________ groups of people invaded from northern Europe.
Germanic
The fall of Rome began with poor leadership, attacks by invaders, and
a declining economy.
plague
a disease that spreads quickly and kills many
reform
a political change to make things better
Constantine
moved the capital from Rome to a city renamed for him
inflation
rapidly increasing prices
The ideals of government in this Roman document are still with us today.
the Twelve Tables
barter
the exchange of goods without using money