18 Questions
What was the main goal of Diocletian's reorganization of provincial boundaries?
To improve the defense of the empire's frontiers
What was the significance of the solidus introduced by Constantine?
It was a coin of 4½ gm of pure gold
What was the main feature of the new capital at Constantinople?
It was surrounded on three sides by the sea
What was the result of the monetary stability and population expansion during the 4th century?
Economic growth
What was a characteristic of the urban architecture of the 4th century?
New forms of architecture and an exaggerated sense of luxury
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
What can be inferred about the north of Spain during the Roman Empire?
It was largely inhabited by a Celtic-speaking peasantry.
What is a misconception about the Roman economy?
It was primitive and backward.
What can be inferred about the scale of the Roman gold and silver mines?
They were worked on a gigantic industrial scale.
What can be learned from the study of amphorae?
The economic life of the Mediterranean in the Roman period.
What was a notable feature of Campania in Italy?
It was known for its exceptional fertility
What is a characteristic of the Roman economy?
The widespread use of money.
What is a similarity between archaeologists who work on pottery and detectives?
They both try to gather evidence to piece together a story.
What was the primary industry of the estates along the Guadalquivir river in southern Spain?
Olive oil production
What was the impact of Roman estate expansion on the pastoral communities in Numidia?
It drastically reduced their pastures and regulated their movements
What was the primary export of Sicily and Byzacium?
Wheat
What was the primary characteristic of Galilee's agricultural landscape?
It was densely cultivated
What was the main feature of the huts used by the pastoral communities in Numidia?
They were oven-shaped
Test your knowledge about the reforms introduced by Roman Emperors Diocletian and Constantine, including changes to provincial boundaries, military functions, and monetary systems. Learn about the impact of their innovations on the Roman Empire. Discover the significance of the solidus, a new gold coin denomination introduced by Constantine.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
