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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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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.
4

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.
5

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
6

One way Diocletian brought short-term order to Rome involved

A
giving half of the empire to Germanic tribes.
B
executing enemies who spoke against the empire.
C
dividing the empire into eastern and western regions.
D
implementing a new monetary system in the empire.
7

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
8

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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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.
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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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