The Fall of the Roman Empire — Quiz

Question 1

After he gained control of the Roman Empire, Constantine moved the capital to

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Byzantium and renamed it Constantinople.

Question 2

As inflation increased and the Roman Empire experienced greater political instability, what occurred?

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violent unrest

Question 3

What occurred in Rome after emperors minted more coins to raise money?

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The new coins lost value because of inflation.

Question 4

One way Diocletian brought short-term order to Rome involved

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dividing the empire into eastern and western regions.

Question 5

Which of Diocletian’s economic changes helped bring short-term order to Rome?

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He standardized coins and established fixed prices.

Question 6

Why was Constantine’s conversion to Christianity significant?

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His conversion meant that Christians would no longer be persecuted.

Question 7

The Roman emperor Diocletian was an absolute ruler. This means that he

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had unlimited power and authority.

Question 8

Which describes a difference in the rule of Constantine and Diocletian?

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Constantine reunited the empire and served as sole ruler, while Diocletian divided the empire and shared emperor duties.

Question 9

Which ruler divided Rome in order to bring stability to the empire?

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Diocletian

Question 10

Which explains why Romans were upset by the emperor’s decision to create more coins?

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The people needed more coins to buy the same amount of food as before.; The people needed fewer coins to buy the same amount of food as before.

The Fall of the Roman Empire — Quiz Answers