Roman Empire Reforms: Diocletian and Constantine

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What was the main goal of Diocletian's reorganization of provincial boundaries?

To create a more centralized administration

To increase the power of the military commanders

To improve the defense of the empire's frontiers (correct)

To reduce the power of the civilian government

What was the significance of the solidus introduced by Constantine?

It was a coin of 4½ gm of pure gold (correct)

It was a new denomination of copper coins

It was a new denomination of silver coins

It was a coin used only for international trade

What was the main feature of the new capital at Constantinople?

It was surrounded by mountains

It was built on the site of an ancient city

It was located in the heart of the empire

It was surrounded on three sides by the sea (correct)

What was the result of the monetary stability and population expansion during the 4th century?

Economic growth Signup and view all the answers

What was a characteristic of the urban architecture of the 4th century?

New forms of architecture and an exaggerated sense of luxury Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the expansion of the governing classes during the 4th century?

A significant increase in the wealth and power of the ruling elites Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred about the north of Spain during the Roman Empire?

It was largely inhabited by a Celtic-speaking peasantry. Signup and view all the answers

What is a misconception about the Roman economy?

It was primitive and backward. Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred about the scale of the Roman gold and silver mines?

They were worked on a gigantic industrial scale. Signup and view all the answers

What can be learned from the study of amphorae?

The economic life of the Mediterranean in the Roman period. Signup and view all the answers

What was a notable feature of Campania in Italy?

It was known for its exceptional fertility Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of the Roman economy?

The widespread use of money. Signup and view all the answers

What is a similarity between archaeologists who work on pottery and detectives?

They both try to gather evidence to piece together a story. Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary industry of the estates along the Guadalquivir river in southern Spain?

Olive oil production Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of Roman estate expansion on the pastoral communities in Numidia?

It drastically reduced their pastures and regulated their movements Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary export of Sicily and Byzacium?

Wheat Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary characteristic of Galilee's agricultural landscape?

It was densely cultivated Signup and view all the answers

What was the main feature of the huts used by the pastoral communities in Numidia?

They were oven-shaped Signup and view all the answers

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