Question

1. When the Roman Empire was divided, the western section became known as the Byzantine Empire. ________ 2. The Pax Romana was a 200-year period of peace in the Roman Empire. ________ 3. Germanic tribes, including the Visigoths and Vandals, attacked Rome and helped bring about the empire's downfall. ________ 4. Christian missionaries became less important in the church after the fall of the Western Roman Empire. ________ 5. Romans spread the Latin language throughout Europe and Africa as they gained political power in these areas.

Answer 1

Answer and Explanation:

1. False: When the Roman Empire was divided, the western part became known as Rome, while the eastern part became known as the Byzantine Empire.

2. True: The pax romana was a period of great political and hegemonic stability in Rome that promoted an increase in periods of peace and tranquility. This period lasted for about 200 years.

3. True: in addition to the strong economic crisis, the intense invasion of northern peoples, mainly Germans, led to the end of the western Roman empire.

4. False: During the fall of the Roman empire, Christian missionaries gained strong notoriety and became so important and influential that they made Emperor Constantine convert to Christianity and make this religion the main religion of the empire.

False: The Latin language was widespread throughout western Europe due to the power and influence of the Catholic church in that region.