Diocletian Flashcards
1
Q
When was Diocletian born
A
245
2
Q
Where was Diocletian born
A
Dalmatia
3
Q
In 285 Diocletian killed Aper to become the emperor in what year?
A
284
4
Q
In 285 Diocletian split the empire in two, in 293 the empire was again split in to four parts. What was the second split called?
A
Tetrarchy
5
Q
There were two new taxes introduced what were they?
A
Jugum and Capitatio
6
Q
The number of mints were increased from 8 to WHAT?
A
15
7
Q
The Great Christian persecutions ended in what year?
A
311
8
Q
During the persecution the Christians were arrested, tortured and what?
A
put in a Gladiatorial contest
9
Q
Diocletian abdicated in 305 ce because he was sixty years old and why else?
A
he was Seriously ill
10
Q
What year did Diocletian die?
A
311
