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True or false: The Roman Empire included territory in Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia?
True
True or false: The adoption of Christianity as the state church in 380 marked the end of classical antiquity?
True
True or false: Rome expanded its rule to most of the Mediterranean and beyond?
True
True or false: Octavian became the first Roman emperor after defeating Mark Antony and Cleopatra at the Battle of Actium?
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True or false: The Roman Empire was organized in senatorial and imperial provinces?
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Which event marked the end of classical antiquity and the beginning of the Middle Ages?
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What title was granted to Octavian after his victory at the Battle of Actium?
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How were the Roman territories organized?
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What were the two main factors that destabilized Rome before Octavian's victory at the Battle of Actium?
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When did Christianity become the state church of the Roman Empire?
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Study Notes
The Roman Empire
- The Roman Empire included territory in Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia.
Expansion of the Roman Empire
- Rome expanded its rule to most of the Mediterranean and beyond.
The Rise of Octavian
- Octavian became the first Roman emperor after defeating Mark Antony and Cleopatra at the Battle of Actium.
- The title of Augustus was granted to Octavian after his victory at the Battle of Actium.
Organization of Roman Territories
- The Roman Empire was organized into senatorial and imperial provinces.
The End of Classical Antiquity
- The adoption of Christianity as the state church in 380 marked the end of classical antiquity and the beginning of the Middle Ages.
Pre-Octavian Instability
- Civil wars and internal power struggles were the two main factors that destabilized Rome before Octavian's victory at the Battle of Actium.
Christianity in the Roman Empire
- Christianity became the state church of the Roman Empire in 380.
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Test your knowledge about the Roman Empire and its vast influence on ancient Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia. Explore the rise and fall of this powerful civilization, from the adoption of Christianity to the end of classical antiquity. Find out how Rome expanded its rule and shaped the course of history.
