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Why did Diocletian divide the Roman Empire?
He wanted to give the other half of the empire away.
There were too many civil wars.
He believed the empire could be controlled more easily if it was divided.
He wanted to make Christianity the official religion of Rome.
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Used arches, vaults, and domes in its architecture.
Greece
Rome
Both
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A channel of water that moves over land.
Lazy river
Canal
Water bridge
Aqueduct
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What event marked the end of the Western Roman Empire?
Diocletian reunited the Western and Eastern empires.
The capital was moved and renamed Constantinople.
The period of Pax Romana came to an end.
The Germans defeated Rome in 476 A.D. and removed the emperor from power.
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Was a Roman general who took control of the Roman government and was named dictator for life.
Marc Antony
Julius Caesar
Diocletian
Constantine
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Men who fought each other as part of public entertainment in Rome
Street Fighters
Roman warriors
Assassins
Gladiators
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Athletes competed in the Olympics.
Both
Rome
Greece
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Built the Parthenon.
Both
Rome
Greece
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Why did the Roman Republic eventually collapse?
The capital was moved from Rome to Byzantium and renamed Constantinople.
The gladiators revolted and took over the empire.
Emperor Diocletian divided the empire in half.
Economic problems caused by too much difference between the rich and poor.
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Diocletian divided the Empire into two halves called the...
Southern and Eastern Empires
Western and Eastern Empires
Northern and Southern Empires
Northern and Western Suburbs
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Poorer citizens who made up the majority of Rome.
Plebeians
Patricians
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Made up of merchants, farmers, and artisans.
Plebeians
Patricians
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An open area in a city filled with temples, public buildings, and shops.
Circus Maximus
Forum
Pax Romana
Coliseum
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What was one way the Romans used the sea and roads to develop the Roman Empire?
Chariot races were held in the streets of Rome.
The roads and seas prevented invaders from coming in.
Roman soldiers could move throughout the empire & protect it more easily.
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A design formed with small tiles of glass, stone, or pottery.
Color by number
Mural
Mosaic
Tile Design
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Were allowed to vote in the Roman Republic.
Citizens
Plebians
Patricians
Women
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Seneca was a famous philosopher in...
Both
Rome
Greece
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One cause of unrest/weakening in the Roman Empire was...
Emperor Diocletian legalized Christianity.
The chariot racing was not entertaining enough.
Borders were too long to patrol and protect sufficiently.
Julius Caesar was assassinated.
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The idea that the oldest man in a Roman Household is the head of the family.
Paterfamilias
Father figure
Paternal leader
Dad's the boss
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Used myths to explain why things happened.
Both
Greece
Rome
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Socrates was a famous philosopher in...
Greece
Rome
Both
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A government in which citizens have the right to vote and elect officials.
Aristocracy
Republic
Olive Garden
Monarchy
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A region containing several countries or territories.
Colony
Galactic Empire
Empire
Sovereign state
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Another cause of unrest/weakening in the Roman Empire was...
Little money in addition to high taxes to support the civil wars.
Building the coliseum was too expensive.
The period of Pax Romana came to an end.
Augusta became emperor after Caesar was assassinated.
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Mosaics were made in...
Both
Greece
Rome
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Wealthy landowners with good government jobs.
Plebeians
Patricians
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What caused the Western Empire to finally collapse?
It was constantly attacked by invaders like Persians, Germans, and Huns.
Many generals were fighting for control of the empire.
The period of Pax Romana came to an end.
Christianity was legalized.
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Built the coliseum.
Rome
Greece
Both
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Used a grid system to make roads.
Both
Rome
Greece
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Which of the following are romance languages?
French, Italian, Parmesan
Italian, German, French
French, Spanish, English
Italian, French, Portuguese
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One of Rome's architectural achievements and was used for entertaining the public.
Coliseum
The Round House
Amphitheatre
Rotunda
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Could vote and hold office, but not positions like Senate or Consul.
Plebians
Patricians
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Built and used Aqueducts.
Rome
Greece
Both
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Allowed in the Senate.
Plebeians
Patricians
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What was the official language of ancient Rome?
Old English
Roman numerals
Latin
Spanish
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When _________ became emperor, Christianity was legalized and the capital was moved to Byzantium.
Julius Caesar
Augustus
Constantine
Diocletian
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"Roman Peace" - A time of peace and prosperity in Rome after Augustus became the first emperor.
Time of Tranquility
Rest and Relaxation
Peace Accord
Pax Romana
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Gladiators competed against one another.
Greece
Both
Rome
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A garment adult men wore wrapped around their bodies.
Hoodie
Cape
Robe
Toga
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Came from upper class, noble families.
Patricians
Plebeians
