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Division of the Roman Empire — Unit test

Question 5 • Social Studies 8 - LIU Summer

Which statement best describes the Roman Empire at the time Constantine came to power?

Answer
A
It was enjoying a peaceful era.
B
It was suffering from a period of unrest.
C
It was emerging as an economic power.
D
It was experiencing a period of expansion.

Explanation

When Constantine rose to power in the early 4th century, the Roman Empire was recovering from decades of political instability, civil wars, and invasions known as the Crisis of the Third Century. This unrest best fits the statement that the empire was suffering from a period of unrest.

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