What event is considered the end of the Western Roman Empire?
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The fall of Constantinople
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The deposition of Romulus Augustulus
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The death of Julius Caesar
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The sack of Rome by the Huns
What period of peace and prosperity in ancient Rome is known as?
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The Punic Wars
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The Reign of Terror
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The Dark Ages
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Pax Romana
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Unitas Romana
Which of the following was NOT a factor in the decline of the Roman Empire?
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Economic problems like inflation and high taxes
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Political corruption and instability
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The rise of Christianity
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Barbarian invasions and military weakness
What was the name of the first Roman Emperor?
Constantine
Trajan
Julius Caesar
Augustus
What was the major architectural achievement of the Romans?
The Great Wall of China
The Parthenon
The Taj Mahal
The Colosseum
Which of the following people took over the rule after Caesar was killed?
Octavian
Nero
Alexander the Great
Marcus Aurelius
Which job would be occupied by a member in the elite class?
Shopkeeper
Soldier
Judge
Farmer
Who adopted the name Marcus Aurelius as a part of his imperial title?
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Severus
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Macrinus
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Carus
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Diadumenian
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Octavian
How many books are there in the Code of Justinian?
Who is commonly regarded as the last (though illegitimate) Western Roman Emperor?
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Romulus Augustulus
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Alexander the Great
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Olybrius
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Probus
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Glycerius
