The Fall of the Western Roman Empire — Rome (410 AD, Rome) — Questions and answers

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What happened to Rome after three days of looting by the Visigoths?

Choices

  1. The city became stronger and more beautiful.
  2. The city lay in ruins, pillaged by the Visigoths. ✓
  3. The people celebrated the Visigoths' arrival.
  4. The Emperor invited the Visigoths to stay.

Answer: The city lay in ruins, pillaged by the Visigoths.

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What did Stilicho tell Honorius they must do to save the empire?

Choices

  1. He said they should give up and let the Visigoths win.
  2. He said they must fight for their empire. ✓
  3. He said they should hide in the palace.
  4. He said they should make friends with the Visigoths.

Answer: He said they must fight for their empire.

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Why was Alaric angry at Rome?

Choices

  1. Rome gave his people too much land and gold.
  2. Rome promised his people land and gold but didn't deliver. ✓
  3. Rome built a beautiful new palace for his people.
  4. Rome honored their agreement perfectly.

Answer: Rome promised his people land and gold but didn't deliver.

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What did the jealous courtiers tell Honorius about Stilicho?

Choices

  1. That Stilicho was a loyal general.
  2. That Stilicho was plotting to put his own son on the throne. ✓
  3. That Stilicho wanted to give Honorius more power.
  4. That Stilicho found a way to save the empire.

Answer: That Stilicho was plotting to put his own son on the throne.

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What did Alaric think about Rome's walls?

Choices

  1. He thought they were made of gold.
  2. He believed they were truly invincible.
  3. He said they were only stone and showed Rome's weakness. ✓
  4. He wanted to help Rome build stronger walls.

Answer: He said they were only stone and showed Rome's weakness.

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What was Galla Placidia trying to find a way to do?

Choices

  1. Start more fighting in the city.
  2. Prevent bloodshed and negotiate. ✓
  3. Join Alaric's army.
  4. Build new walls for Rome.

Answer: Prevent bloodshed and negotiate.

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Why did the Roman slaves open the Salarian Gate?

Choices

  1. They wanted to help Rome win the war.
  2. They were promised riches by the Emperor.
  3. They hoped to gain their freedom. ✓
  4. They were told to open it by Stilicho.

Answer: They hoped to gain their freedom.

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What did the Visigoth warrior say about Rome's beginning?

Choices

  1. He said Rome's beginning was just starting.
  2. He said Rome's beginning was now over. ✓
  3. He said Rome's beginning was the best part.
  4. He said Rome had no beginning.

Answer: He said Rome's beginning was now over.

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How did Galla Placidia feel when she saw Rome being destroyed?

Choices

  1. She felt happy and relieved.
  2. She felt angry at the Visigoths.
  3. She wept and realized the grave errors of her brother's court. ✓
  4. She laughed and threw her statuette.

Answer: She wept and realized the grave errors of her brother's court.

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What happened to Rome's legacy even after the city fell?

Choices

  1. It was completely forgotten by everyone.
  2. It turned into a completely different culture.
  3. New kingdoms carried on Roman law, language, and culture. ✓
  4. All Roman buildings were immediately destroyed.

Answer: New kingdoms carried on Roman law, language, and culture.

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