The Sack of Rome by the Visigoths (410 AD, Rome) — Questions and answers
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What was Emperor Honorius more interested in than politics?
Choices
- Fighting battles
- Reading books
- His poultry ✓
- Building new cities
Answer: His poultry
From page 2
What did Alaric I demand from the Roman emissaries?
Choices
- More land for his people
- Food and water
- Gold, silver, and barbarian slaves ✓
- A new emperor for Rome
Answer: Gold, silver, and barbarian slaves
From page 4
What was Bishop Innocent I's plan to bring an end to the conflict?
Choices
- To fight Alaric with an army
- To meet Alaric in person ✓
- To leave Rome and hide
- To send a message to the Emperor
Answer: To meet Alaric in person
From page 5
What happened to the Salarian Gate on July 14th, 410 AD?
Choices
- It was repaired and strengthened
- It shattered under the siege ✓
- It was opened by Roman guards
- It disappeared magically
Answer: It shattered under the siege
From page 6
What were the Visigoths doing as they rampaged through Rome?
Choices
- Helping the citizens rebuild
- Giving gifts to the poor
- Looting and burning homes and temples ✓
- Singing songs of peace
Answer: Looting and burning homes and temples
From page 7
What did Alaric tell Galla Placidia when she was brought before him?
Choices
- That she was free to go
- That her empire was crumbling but she might be useful ✓
- That he would send her home safely
- That she would become a queen
Answer: That her empire was crumbling but she might be useful
From page 8
What was the state of Rome after Alaric's Visigoths withdrew?
Choices
- It was rebuilt and stronger
- It was a peaceful, thriving city
- It was a smoldering ruin ✓
- It was completely untouched
Answer: It was a smoldering ruin
From page 9
What was the long-term effect of the sack of Rome in 410 AD on the Western Roman Empire?
Choices
- It became stronger and more unified
- It never fully recovered ✓
- It immediately expanded its borders
- It started a new golden age
Answer: It never fully recovered
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