Roman Empire Quiz

What marked the end of two centuries of peace and prosperity known as the Pax Romana?

• The rise of the Roman military

• The reign of Emperor Diocletian

• The end of the reign of Emperor Marcus Aurelius

• The division of the empire into two parts

What was one of the economic problems Rome faced during the third century A.D.?

• Surplus of gold and silver

• Decrease in military spending

• Inflation and rise in prices

• Increase in agricultural production

How did Diocletian attempt to control inflation in the Roman Empire?

• By increasing taxes

• By setting fixed prices for goods

• By reducing the size of the army

• By expanding trade routes

What was one of Diocletian's most significant reforms?

• Abolishing the Roman Senate

• Dividing the empire into Greek-speaking East and Latin-speaking West

• Increasing the size of the Roman army

• Building new trade routes

Who gained control of the western part of the Roman Empire in A.D. 312?

• Diocletian

• Julius Caesar

• Constantine

• Attila the Hun

What significant action did Constantine take in A.D. 330?

• He retired from power.

• He moved the capital to Byzantium.

• He divided the empire into East and West.

• He conquered the Huns.

What was the new name of the city of Byzantium after Constantine moved the capital there?

• Rome

• Constantinople

• Gaul

• Alexandria

Who was the last Roman emperor?

• Diocletian

• Constantine

• Romulus Augustulus

• Attila the Hun

What group of people began invading the Roman Empire around A.D. 370?

• The Huns

• The Greeks

• The Egyptians

• The Persians

What city did the Byzantine emperors rule from?

• Rome

• Athens

• Constantinople

• Alexandria