ch 5

Question 1

Diocletian’s system of four leaders would help

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decide the succession of leaders.

prevent Rome from political disorder after an assassination.

Question 2

In the third century, Rome punished Christians because Romans

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had developed a practice of blaming Christians for all of Rome’s problems.

had a desire to prove their devotion to their gods.

were experiencing guilt for not worshiping Roman gods.

Question 3

Diocletian’s new version of Roman Empire had

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a more decentralized government.

new hierarchies within its military.

Question 4

The Christian movement to rural areas was also a statement against

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the distractions of the city.

government institutions.

Question 5

Diocletian’s economic measures

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restricted the social mobility of Romans.

Question 6

The Tetrarchy benefited Romans who

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possessed the most talent.

were active in Roman affairs

Question 7

Why did Rome claim to be most prominent city in Christianity?

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It was the site of significant events in church history.

It claimed that Jesus had granted it the Petrine authority.

Question 8

Diocletian’s economic measures were intended to

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create a stable economy.

revive Rome’s shaky economy.

Question 9

Diocletian’s treatment of Christianity paralleled his treatment of

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economic matters such as coinage.

Question 10

Byzantium’s advantages included its

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easy-to-defend location.

access to trade routes.

Question 11

Constantine wanted to move from Rome to Byzantium to

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break from established political structures.

create a more Christian base of operations.

Question 12

Diocletian’s economic measures were intended to

Answer 12

create a stable economy.

revive Rome’s shaky economy.

Question 13

Diocletian’s new version of Roman Empire had

Answer 13

new hierarchies within its military.

a more decentralized government.

Question 14

After Constantine linked his success to Christianity,

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the religion emerged from its underground status.

Question 15

Byzantium’s advantages included its

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easy-to-defend location.

access to trade routes.

Question 16

Diocletian’s economic measures

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restricted the social mobility of Romans.

Question 17

Many of the Germans entering Rome during the fourth century

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respected the empire

Question 18

Another way the Romans kept German tribes out of the eastern Roman Empire was by

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using other German tribes as mercenary soldiers.

Question 19

Rome’s policy of containing Germanic tribes to the western Roman Empire

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failed because the Germans could not be contained once in the western areas.

Question 20

Contrary to common thought, Germans often entered Rome to

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seek employment.

improve their finances.
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Question 21

The Visigoths’ battles with Rome signified a ______ the Roman Empire.

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`revolt from within

Question 22

Attila the Hun’s conquests through Europe

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did not destroy Rome but attacked much of the Roman Empire.

Question 23

The Visigoths were more successful than other German tribes because the Visigoths

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worked better with the Roman political system.

adopted Christian beliefs.

Question 24

Banning German tribes in the eastern Roman empire and allowing them in the western Roman empire created

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two unequal parts of the Roman Empire.

Question 25

Theoderic did not persecute orthodox Christians because

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he thought that people could not be forced to believe.

Question 26

In the early fifth century, the city of Rome’s imperial power

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declined as other cities rose to prominence.

Question 27

The ______ never became full members of the Roman Empire due their ______.

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east Germans; religious differences.

Question 28

Attila’s military advances were stopped by

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his death

Question 29

Prominent Germanic tribes of the fourth and fifth century included the

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Vandals.

Visigoths.

Question 30

Which of the following statements concerning the Ostrogoths in Italy are correct?

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The Ostrogoths pursued a policy of peaceful coexistence with the Romans.

The Ostrogoths permitted the Roman senate to continue to meet.

The Romans generally despised the occupying Ostrogoths.

Question 31

While operating in Roman Gaul, the Salian Franks

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conducted military operations.

controlled land.

Question 32

The Vandals, Ostrogoths, and Visigoths ______ Roman society.

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ultimately didnt succeed in

Question 33

The eastern German tribes were

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arians

Question 34

Clovis and Constantine were similar in that both

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used Christianity for military reasons.

had religious conversions.

Question 35

In Frankish society in Roman Gaul, the church ______ the community.

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addressed the religious needs of

addressed the social needs of

Question 36

Justinian and Theodora’s court was an example of the continuing ______ legacy of the Romans.

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imperial

Question 37

The western German tribes were

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pagans

Question 38

What was Theodora’s instrumental role in Constantinople’s riots in 532?

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She convinced Justinian to stay and fight.

Question 39

Justinian’s successful efforts in northern Africa

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caused him to believe that he could reclaim control of the Mediterranean imperial rim.

Question 40

The dust-veil and disease of the 540s created economic problems such as

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less consumer demand.

higher labor costs.

Question 41

The western Roman Empire’s economic breakdown was due in part to

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he demands of its imperial leaders.

the decline of economic specialization.

Question 42

Some of Theodora’s accomplishments included her

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work against prostitution and help for its victims.

efforts to change divorce and property laws that ruled against women.

Question 43

Justinian’s efforts to restore the Roman Empire ultimately

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hurt the western region and did not materially help the east.

hurt emerging peoples in the western region.

Question 44

Justinian’s military efforts also meant continual ______ problems for his realm.

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economic

Question 45

The dust-veil and disease

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ultimately did not hurt Justinian or his position as leader.

Question 46

The western Roman Empire’s economic breakdown came as

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the east remained relatively prosperous.

Question 47

After Justinian, the western region of the former Roman Empire

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lacked a constructive leader for centuries.

Question 48

According to the church of Rome, the Petrine authority gave

Answer 48

Peter, the first bishop of Rome, and his successors the right to rule the whole church.

Question 49

The succession of barracks emperors during the third century caused the empire to become

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less unified

Question 50

Late imperial Rome’s economic problems can be traced to the expense needed to

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maintain armies and territory

Question 51

Regarding its relation to religion, northern Europe

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held on to pagan beliefs longer than other parts of the Roman Empire.

Question 52

Which terms best describe Roman government after its success in the second century?

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military-based

monarchical