Fall of RomeOnline version Riddles for Fall of Western Roman Empire. by umair hassan 1 Fights and roars filled my round space. Now ruins stand in that same place. What am I? Hints 1 Think of famous Roman entertainment structures in their capital city. 2 From a Republic, I met my bloody end. A famous leader, many called me friend. But daggers flew on that fateful day, changing Rome in a dramatic way. Who am I, whose death marked a shift? Hints 1 Consider the end of the Republic. 3 Three fierce conflicts, a Punic name they bore. Carthage, their rival, could challenge no more. What year saw Rome's final triumph in this long fight? Hints 1 A major victory that solidified Roman dominance in the Mediterranean. 4 For over two centuries, peace was my name. Prosperity flourished, and Rome gained fame. From emperor's rise to a golden era's hold, my long reign is a story often told. What peaceful period am I? Hints 1 Look for a time known for its extended peace. 5 Eastward the eagle took its flight. A new capital shone, bathed in eastern light. What year saw Byzantium rise in its stead? Hints 1 An emperor's decision to move the empire's central hub. 6 The Western power, its strength all but gone. Germanic swords claimed what once had shone. What year saw its final, recognized fall? Hints 1 The last date on the timeline, marking a significant end.