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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
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The Creation of Constantinople by Constantine
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Which statement best describes why the Roman Empire faced food shortages?

A
Farmers stopped growing food to join the military.
B
Farmers did not have the education to grow crops.
C
Farmers were not allowed to use enslaved laborers.
D
Farmers did not develop new ways to grow or store food.
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How did Diocletian respond to the growing weakness of the Roman Empire during his reign?

A
He spread religion.
B
He created a tetrarchy.
C
He formed new alliances.
D
He developed a trade network.
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How did Constantine change the organization of the Roman Empire when he came to power?

A
He moved the capital to the city of Byzantium.
B
He created a tetrarchy with four separate districts.
C
He created independent states for each ethnic group.
D
He removed Christian leaders from positions of power.
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How did Diocletian’s military reforms affect the Roman Empire?

A
They ended civil unrest in the empire.
B
They united the empire under a new capital.
C
They reduced the empire’s ability to expand.
D
They made the empire more vulnerable to invasion.
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What changed in the Roman Empire as a result of Constantine’s rule?

A
Roman temples were forced to close.
B
Christian symbols were placed on coins.
C
Districts were created to provide stability.
D
Mercenaries were hired to protect borders.
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Why did civil wars pose a threat to the Roman Empire?

A
They showed that parts of the empire wanted independence.
B
They limited the spread of Christianity throughout the empire.
C
They led to the increased use of enslaved laborers in the empire.
D
They gave too much power to the central government of the empire.
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Why were educational opportunities limited in the Roman Empire?

A
Schools were destroyed during the civil wars.
B
Schools were for the wealthy, according to the law.
C
Schools were overcrowded with the children of the wealthy.
D
Schools were too expensive for the majority of the population.
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What was the outcome of the Battle of Milvian Bridge?

A
Diocletian was killed in the conflict.
B
Constantine led the army to victory.
C
Constantine suffered his worst defeat.
D
Diocletian demonstrated his military strength.
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What was the outcome of Diocletian’s efforts to reform the Roman Empire?

A
They improved people’s lives in the empire.
B
They established permanent peace in the region.
C
They weakened the military throughout the region.
D
They led to more corruption throughout the empire.
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How did Diocletian improve the military?

A
He created local armies.
B
He changed the training.
C
He hired more mercenaries.
D
He modernized the weapons.
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Why did Constantine move the capital city to Byzantium?

A
He was born there.
B
It had religious significance.
C
It was located on trade routes.
D
He won a famous battle there.
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How was the Roman Empire most affected by political corruption?

A
Corruption created widespread food shortages.
B
Corruption caused conflict between the classes.
C
Corruption led to a ban on the use of mercenaries.
D
Corruption forced leaders to change the tax system.
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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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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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