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Example Question #1 : Wars, Conflicts, And Uprisings
In what year did the Civil Wars of the Tetrarchy begin?
324 CE
284 CE
476 CE
306 CE
306 CE
The Civil Wars of the Tetrarchy refers to a series of bloody conflicts between the so-called "co-Emperors" of Rome. The conflicts began in 306 CE when the elevation of Severus to Emperor was hotly contested. The conflicts finally ceased in 324 CE, when Constantine emerged as the sole Emperor of Rome.
Example Question #1 : The Later Roman Empire (284 476 Ce)
Which of these statements about the Battle of Adrianople is accurate?
It ended in victory for the Goth rebels.
It was fought between two competing ruling dynasties of the Roman Empire.
It ended with the death of Marcus Lepidus.
It ended in victory for forces of Attila the Hun.
It ended with the death of Marcus Crassus.
It ended in victory for the Goth rebels.
The Battle of Adrianople was fought between the forces of the Eastern Roman Empire and an alliance of Gothic barbarian rebels. It took place in the latter years of the fourth century and was a crucial turning point which contributed to the decline of the Western Roman Empire. The Battle of Adrianople ended in victory for the Goth rebels and defeat for the forces of the Eastern Roman Empire.
Example Question #2 : The Later Roman Empire (284 476 Ce)
The Battle of Adrianople was a notable conflict __________.
in the war between Rome and Parthia
in the Gallic Wars
in the decline of the Roman Republic
in the Wars of the Second Triumvirate
in the decline of the Roman Empire
in the decline of the Roman Empire
The Battle of Adrianople was part of the wider Gothic Wars which devastated the Roman Empire in the latter years of the fourth century. The Battle of Adrianople is generally considered to be a turning point which contributed to the decline of the Roman Empire. The Battle of Adrianople witnessed the defeat of the forces of the Eastern Roman Empire by the barbarian forces of the Goths and other tribes. It greatly weakened the power and prestige of the Roman Empire.
Example Question #291 : Ancient History: Rome
The Battle of Chrysopolis __________.
began the Social War
began the First Punic War
ended the Civil Wars of the Tetrarchy
ended the Civil Wars of the Second Triumvirate
led to the Roman conquest of Dacia and Parthia
ended the Civil Wars of the Tetrarchy
The Battle of Chrysopolis was fought in 324 CE between the forces of Constantine and the forces of Licinius. Licinius and Constantine were both rulers of the Tetrarchy and, as the efficacy of the Tetrarchy dissolved, came to be political rivals. Victory at Chrysopolis allowed Constantine to consolidate his power as the sole Emperor of Rome and ended the Civil Wars of the Tetrarchy.
Example Question #292 : Ancient History: Rome
The Battle of the Milvian Bridge contributed to the rise to power of __________.
Diocletian
Constantine
Caligula
Justinian I
Augustus Caesar
Constantine
The Battle of Milvian Bridge was part of the Civil War of the Tetrarchy. It was fought in 312 CE, between the forces of Constantine and the forces of Maxentius. It ended with the death of Maxentius and victory for Constantine’s forces. It was instrumental in the rise to power of Constantine.
Example Question #13 : The Later Roman Empire (284 476 Ce)
Many Germanic tribes were displaced in the fifth century by __________.
settlers from the Parthian Empire
ecological disaster
the conquests of Attila the Hun
settlers from the Roman Empire
pillaging raids led by Viking invaders
the conquests of Attila the Hun
Atilla the Hun was the leader of the Hunnic Empire during the middle of the fifth century. The Huns were a nomadic people who led a series of devastating attacks on the barbarian populations of eastern and central Europe. These attacks led to a massive displacement of the Germanic people who were forced to migrate further into the heart of the Roman Empire to escape Atilla’s catastrophic raids. This contributed to the weakening of the Roman Empire, particularly in the west. Attila invaded Italy in 451 CE, but was stopped before he could sack the city of Rome.
Example Question #11 : The Later Roman Empire (284 476 Ce)
The First Council of Nicea (325 AD) produced the Nicene Creed, which was a(n) ________________.
proclamation of the emperor's divinity
document in support of Arian Christianity
legal code for citizens of the Byzantine Empire
declaration of the Byzantine Empire's superiority over Western Rome
uniform doctrine for all Christians to follow
uniform doctrine for all Christians to follow
The First Council of Nicea (325 AD) created the Nicene creed as a way to unify the fragmenting and diversifying beliefs in Christianity developing throughout the Byzantine empire. It establishes and explains the relationships between God, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost. The other answers are incorrect because it was not crafted as legislation for political purposes, and was written to counter Arian Christianity, which questioned elements of the orthodox faith.
Example Question #12 : The Later Roman Empire (284 476 Ce)
What was the main topic debated at the First Council of Nicaea?
Transubstantiation during the Communion
New Testament Canonical books
Veneration of religious icons
Divinity of Jesus Christ
Veneration and prayer to saints
Divinity of Jesus Christ
The First Council of Nicaea was convened by Emperor Constantine I in 325 CE. The main purpose of this council was to debate the nature of Jesus Christ in relation to his divinity according to Scripture.
The council concluded that Jesus Christ was divine, co-eternal with God the Father as according to Christian doctrine.
Example Question #13 : The Later Roman Empire (284 476 Ce)
Which Roman Emperor is most famous for legalizing Christianity and officially ending the persecution of Christians throughout the Roman Empire?
Julian I (the Apostate)
Marcus Aurelius
Constantine I
Diocletian
Theodosius I
Constantine I
Emperor Constantine I (also called Constantine the Great) supposedly had a vision during the Battle of Milvan Bridge in 312 CE in which he saw a cross of light hovering above the battlefield along with the words "in this sign, conquer".
The following year, the Edict of Milan granted tolerance to all religions, including Christianity. Christianity would later go on to become the state religion of the Roman Empire in 380 CE.
Example Question #14 : The Later Roman Empire (284 476 Ce)
The Edict of Milan, drafted in 313 CE, established official Roman tolerance for which religion?
Judaism
Islam
Christianity
Hinduism
Buddhism
Christianity
The Roman Empire had a long and sometimes contentious relationship with Judaism, however the Edict of Milan did not mention them, so Judaism would not be a good choice. Islam only became a popular and widely practiced religion after the fall of Rome, so that too would not be a good choice. Buddhism and Hinduism are ancient world religions, however the Roman Empire did not have any notable exposure to them, so they would not be good choices. Finally, the Edict of Milan specifically called for tolerance of Christianity, so that would be the best choice.
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