10 Questions
Which century did the Roman Empire become an empire?
1st century BCE
When did the Roman Empire officially split into separate empires?
3rd century CE
What was the Crisis of the Third Century?
A succession crisis
During the Crisis of the Third Century, the Roman Empire experienced severe economic depression primarily due to
Increased bartering
Which event marked the end of the Crisis of the Third Century?
The reforms of Emperor Diocletian
What was the purpose of the Tetrarchy created by Emperor Diocletian?
To divide the Empire into an eastern and western half
Who was the Emperor that unified the Roman Empire by ending the Tetrarchy?
Theodosius I
When did Theodosius I become Emperor?
379 CE
Who were the sons of Theodosius I who split the Roman Empire for the final time?
Arcadius and Honorius
Which event is often considered as the end of the Roman Empire?
Conquest of Rome by Odoacer
Test your knowledge on the reasons behind the split of the Roman Empire. Explore the political and historical factors that led to the division of one of the greatest empires in human history.
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