Quiz on Diocletian and the Roman Empire

Who ruled Rome from 284–305 CE?

• Julius Caesar

• Augustus

• Diocletian

• Nero

What did Diocletian do to prevent prices from rising?

• Lowered taxes

• Set maximum prices for wages and goods

• Increased trade

• Banned imports

What was one of the reforms Diocletian made to improve the Roman Empire?

• He abolished the military

• He created a budget based on tax revenue

• He built new roads

• He expanded the empire

How did Diocletian strengthen the military?

• By reducing troop numbers

• By increasing troop strength and discipline

• By hiring foreign soldiers

• By building new forts

Who decided to split the Roman Empire into two parts?

• Julius Caesar

• Augustus

• Diocletian

• Nero

What were the two parts of the Roman Empire called after the split?

• Northern and Southern Roman Empire

• Eastern and Western Roman Empire

• Central and Peripheral Roman Empire

• Old and New Roman Empire

What was the result of Diocletian's reforms?

• Increased anarchy

• Successful end to anarchy and restored government

• Division into three empires

• Complete collapse of the empire

What happened after Diocletian's death?

• The empire expanded

• Peace between the emperors did not last

• The empire was reunited

• The emperors ruled together peacefully

What city did Constantine move the Roman capital to?

• Athens

• Byzantium

• Rome

• Alexandria

What did the city of Byzantium become known as after Constantine moved the capital there?

• Rome

• Athens

• Constantinople

• Alexandria