6.61 Flash Cards

To write a paragraph explaining the division of the Roman Empire.

• To analyze the causes of the fall of the Roman Empire.

• To write a paragraph explaining the division of the Roman Empire.

• To summarize the key events of the Roman Empire.

• To compare the Roman Empire with the Byzantine Empire.

It had water on three sides.

• A. Mountain range

• B. River delta

• C. Peninsula

• D. Desert oasis

Emperor Diocletian

In 284 AD, who came to power in the Roman Empire?

• Emperor Augustus

• Emperor Nero

• Emperor Diocletian

• Emperor Tiberius

He saw that the Roman Empire had become too big.

• To increase military efficiency

• To improve trade routes

• To manage the vast territories more effectively

• To strengthen the central government

With a co-emperor

• He ruled alone without any assistance.

• He divided the empire into smaller provinces.

• He ruled the eastern part of the empire while another emperor ruled the west.

• He established a democratic system of governance.

What did Constantine rename Byzantium?

• Constantinople

• Rome

• Athens

• Alexandria

312 AD

In what year did Constantine become emperor?

• 310 AD

• 312 AD

• 315 AD

• 300 AD

Rome

• Constantinople

• Rome

• Athens

• Carthage

Rome split again, this time for good.

• The Roman Empire was reunified under a single ruler.

• The Roman Empire was divided into Eastern and Western halves.

• The Roman Empire expanded its territory significantly.

• The Roman Empire fell into a period of peace and prosperity.

It was closer to the center of the empire and had an excellent harbor for trade.

• It was a historical site of great significance.

• It had a favorable climate for agriculture.

• It was closer to the center of the empire and had an excellent harbor for trade.

• It was the birthplace of many famous leaders.