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

A
Byzantium and renamed it Constantinople.
B
Rome and renamed it Constantinople.
C
created a second capital in Byzantium.
D
created a second capital in Constantinople.
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Rome faced constant attack after the Pax Romana because its army

A
was becoming less loyal to the emperor.
B
was becoming more loyal to the emperor.
C
had trouble paying mercenaries to fight.
D
had trouble finding mercenaries to fight.
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Why did the Roman Empire produce more coins?

A
to maintain a low rate of inflation
B
to increase individual buying power
C
to address a high rate of inflation
D
to fund the government and the military
4

Who was the first Christian Roman emperor?

A
Constantine
B
Pontius Pilate
C
Diocletian
D
Herod
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Which describes a difference in the rule of Constantine and Diocletian?

A
Constantine appeased foreign invaders by giving them land, while Diocletian went on the offensive to stop the attacks.
B
Constantine divided the empire into western and eastern halves, while Diocletian further split the country into four regions.
C
Constantine divided the empire and shared emperor duties, while Diocletian reunited the empire and served as sole ruler.
D
Constantine reunited the empire and served as sole ruler, while Diocletian divided the empire and shared emperor duties.
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The Pax Romana ended in 180 CE after over one hundred fifty years in existence. The end of this era ushered in a period of

A
inflation.
B
foreign wars.
C
religious wars.
D
political instability.
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As inflation increased and the Roman Empire experienced greater political instability, what occurred?

A
demands for democracy
B
calls to divide the empire
C
violent unrest
D
removal of mercenaries from the army
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Which explains why Romans were upset by the emperor’s decision to create more coins?

A
The people needed more coins to buy the same amount of food as before.
B
The people needed fewer coins to buy the same amount of food as before.
C
The people thought merchants inflated prices because they had more money.
D
The people realized the coins were worth more money than before.
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What occurred in Rome after emperors minted more coins to raise money?

A
The new coins were rejected by the officials.
B
The new coins were rejected by the people.
C
The new coins lost value because of inflation.
D
The new coins lost value because of bartering.
10

In what year did the Western Roman Empire collapse?

A
370 CE
B
455 CE
C
476 CE
D
1453 CE
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The Roman emperor Diocletian was an absolute ruler. This means that he

A
had unlimited power and authority.
B
refused to consult advisors.
C
was a figurehead with limited power.
D
ruled through military force.
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In Europe, the foreign invaders were primarily Germanic tribes and Huns. Where did the Huns originate?

A
central Asia
B
modern-day Hungary
C
the British Isles
D
Persia
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What long-term political factors led to the collapse of the Roman Empire?

A
People began to take more interest in government affairs.
B
People began to feel that government service was a burden.
C
People increased support of the army under the threat of invasion.
D
People increased support of emperors under the threat of invasion.
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Rome began to lose territory after the Pax Romana because its

A
military relied on untrained soldiers.
B
expansive borders faced constant attack.
C
stock of weapons began to run out.
D
emperors lost control of the population.
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What long-term economic factors led to the collapse of the Roman Empire?

A
Trade opportunities went down, and the middle class rose significantly.
B
Trade opportunities went up, and the middle class shrunk significantly.
C
Taxes went down, and the gap between the rich and poor decreased.
D
Taxes went up, and the gap between the rich and poor increased.
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Which era began in Europe after the collapse of the Roman Empire?

A
the Middle Ages
B
the Enlightenment
C
the Golden Age
D
the Renaissance
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The Hellenistic Age was characterized by

A
advancements in science and culture in the final era of ancient Greece.
B
military campaigns that helped create one of the largest empires in history.
C
a war between two powerful Greek city-states that lasted almost thirty years.
D
a huge empire led by Rome that stretched from Europe into Africa and Asia.
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Which ruler divided Rome in order to bring stability to the empire?

A
Constantinople
B
Maximian
C
Diocletian
D
Attila the Hun
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To protect its frontiers, the Roman Empire depended on mercenaries. What is a mercenary?

A
a soldier who fights only for pay
B
a treaty with a neighboring territory
C
a military division that patrols borders
D
a neighboring tribe
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Which of Diocletian’s economic changes helped bring short-term order to Rome?

A
He started a new coin system and expanded trade.
B
He abolished coins and implemented a barter system.
C
He minted more coins and allowed free markets.
D
He standardized coins and established fixed prices.

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