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Division of the Roman Empire — Unit test Answers

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The map shows the Silk Road.

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Trade did not reach Africa.
B
Trade was done only via rivers.
C
Trade reached three continents.
D
Trade was heaviest in the Mediterranean.
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What did the Edict of Milan accomplish?

A
It ended civil wars in the Roman Empire.
B
It established four districts in the Roman Empire.
C
It legalized the Christian religion in the Roman Empire.
D
It established Byzantium as the capital of the Roman Empire.
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The map shows the Roman Empire around the year 284.

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Constantine
B
Diocletian
C
Hadrian
D
Theodosius
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How can the government of Caesar Augustus best be described?

A
It was a republic; therefore, Augustus did not hold all of the power.
B
There was a senate; therefore, Augustus shared power with elected officials.
C
It was a republic; however, Augustus was able to control the major bodies of government.
D
There was a senate; however, Augustus maintained power over all bodies of government.
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How did enemy invasions affect the Western Roman Empire?

A
The defensive walls started to crumble because of attacks.
B
The military began to weaken because of attacks.
C
The region began to have more cultural diversity.
D
Western Rome began having communication failures with its capital.
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What was one effect of Constantine’s changing the language of the Eastern Roman Empire from Latin to Greek?

A
It gave the Eastern Roman Empire its own distinct culture.
B
It made it tough to trade with the Western Roman Empire.
C
It made trade more difficult in that part of the empire.
D
It kept Roman culture intact after the capital’s move.
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What was one problem with the tax system under the Roman Empire?

A
Taxes were so high that people stopped paying them.
B
Taxes were too low to support the needs of the empire.
C
Taxes were placed on the wealthy class but not on the lower classes.
D
Taxes were imposed on the people of Rome but not in conquered areas.
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How did Constantine become the emperor of the Roman Empire?

A
He won a battle.
B
He was elected.
C
He inherited the position.
D
He overthrew the emperor.
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Why was the Eastern Roman Empire able to collect more taxes than the Western Roman Empire?

A
It could collect additional money from the Goths.
B
It had a larger population from which to collect taxes.
C
It taxed the groups coming into the area to farm land.
D
It placed high taxes on the empire’s declining population.
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The maps show the development of the Roman Empire.How can the Roman Empire’s expansion be described?

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It reached every continent.
B
It doubled the size of the republic.
C
Roman rule finally reached Africa.
D
Growth in Asia was reduced.
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What was the result of the civil wars in the Western Roman Empire?

A
The military grew because of the wars.
B
More roads were developed so armies could travel.
C
Western groups controlled the most profitable trade routes.
D
The empire grew weaker because of the military conflicts.
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Which action by Caesar Augustus gave the Romans control over certain trade routes?

A
the creation of the navy
B
the restoration of the Senate
C
the construction of the Pantheon
D
the establishment of the mail service
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What development contributed to the growth of agriculture?

A
tax collection
B
trade networks
C
the domestication of animals
D
the standardization of currency
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What was Constantine’s main focus after coming to power?

A
rebuilding the cities
B
organizing the empire into districts
C
spreading the Christian religion
D
expanding into northern Europe
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What was the lasting effect of the Roman Catholic Church becoming the official church of the Roman Empire?

A
The pope continues to have the power of a king, but on a global scale.
B
The Roman Catholic Church still largely influences European governments.
C
The Roman Catholic Church dominated European society for one thousand years.
D
Other religions and beliefs were never able to emerge across Europe.
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How did Theodosius help advance Constantine’s legacy?

A
He declared Sunday the Christian day of rest.
B
He required all citizens to convert to Christianity.
C
He made Christianity the official religion of Rome.
D
He built Christian churches throughout the empire.
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The teachings of Jesus could be best described as a focus on acceptance and love for

A
all, especially the poor and weak
B
true believers above all others.
C
those who became Christian.
D
Roman officials, to win their approval.
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The map shows the Roman Empire between 325 and 500 CE.

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The Expansion of the Empire after Diocletian
B
The Establishment of Districts by Diocletian
C
The Spread of Christianity after Constantine
D
The Creation of Constantinople by Constantine
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What effect did civil wars in the Western Roman Empire have on the region?

A
They allowed for strong leaders to emerge.
B
They led to the evacuation of foreign armies.
C
They led to the region’s political decline and weakness.
D
They allowed the region to rebuild its trade networks.
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What was Caesar Augustus’s main reason for ordering the construction and renovation of buildings in Rome?

A
He wanted the city to be ruled by various leaders.
B
He wanted the city to reflect his power.
C
He wanted the city to be as productive as possible.
D
He wanted the city to provide industrial opportunities.

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