Which empires shared the Roman Empire's eastern border?

• Byzantine and Ottoman

• Parthian and Sassanian

• Greek and Egyptian

• Persian and Babylonian

What happens to the expenses of an empire over time?

• They decrease

• They remain constant

• They increase

• They are unpredictable

What is one benefit peripheral areas provided to the empire?

• Military support

• Economic resources or labor

• Political alliances

• Cultural diversity

What is the main topic of the text?

• The rise of empires

• The fall of empires

• The culture of empires

• The geography of empires

What is the purpose of understanding patterns within empires?

• To expand the empire

• To evaluate the health of empires

• To increase trade

• To improve military tactics

What did peripheral and border groups develop according to the text?

• A stronger sense of group identity

• A desire for expansion

• A need for resources

• A fear of the emperor

When did the Western Roman Empire fall?

• 476 CE

• 220 CE

• 431 CE

• 1463 CE

What was a consequence of peasants relocating in Rome?

• Plunged tax revenues

• Increased military strength

• Improved agriculture

• Expansion of territory

What was a specific issue that both the Roman and Han empires shared?

• Putting a child in the emperor seat

• Lack of military power

• Overpopulation

• Technological stagnation

What was the result of the Han dynasty's depopulation?

• Increased barbarian raids

• Improved economy

• Stronger military

• Expanded territory