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