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Which region was not ruled by the Roman Empire at its height?
Ireland
Who was appointed perpetual dictator of Rome in the mid-first century BCE?
Julius Caesar
What event set off one of the biggest political crises in Roman history?
The assassination of Julius Caesar
Which military leader was one of the most feared of all time and focused on taking Rome?
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What was the name of the last Emperor of Rome who was only sixteen years old when Odoacer invaded?
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What was one of the biggest problems with Rome in its last days?
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Who was the emperor of Rome that put an end to the era of strife caused by civil war?
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What led to a large influx of barbarian warriors into the Roman Empire?
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Who became emperor of the western part of the Roman Empire after the death of Theodosius I?
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During the first century CE, the Roman Empire largely worshipped which pantheon?
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What was the new Abrahamic faith that emerged during the first century CE?
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Who was the Emperor known for his fickle and dictatorial leadership style, as well as his love of the gladiator matches in the Colosseum?
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During the crisis in the third century, which two emperors ruled simultaneously despite considering each other a threat?
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Which empire took over much of Egypt and the eastern coast of the Mediterranean during the crisis in the third century?
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Who was the first Roman emperor to voluntarily abdicate his position?
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During the decline of the Roman Empire, the most common way for an Emperor to be removed from power was by
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Why were the Goths able to invade and occupy Roman territory?
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What was the consequence of the Roman Empire's failure to aggressively repel the Goth invaders?
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What was the main role of the Roman army during the height of the Roman Empire?
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