How did Constantine become emperor?
He fought in and won a civil war.
He won an election for the office.
He took over after his father died.
He was named ruler by Diocletian.
Constantine became emperor through a combination of military success and political maneuvering. The correct answer is that he fought in and won a civil war.
After the death of his father, Constantius Chlorus, in 306 AD, Constantine vied for control of the Roman Empire against several other rival claimants. He embarked on a military campaign, known as the Civil Wars of the Tetrarchy, during which he emerged as one of the strongest contenders.
One significant battle that helped solidify his claim was the Battle of Milvian Bridge in 312 AD. Legend has it that before the battle, Constantine had a vision of a cross in the sky with the message "In Hoc Signo Vinces" (In this sign, you will conquer). Inspired by this, Constantine ordered his soldiers to put the Christian Chi-Rho symbol on their shields, and they emerged victorious against Maxentius, one of his major rivals.
Throughout the following years, Constantine continued to consolidate his power and gain the support of both the military and the Senate. He eventually emerged as the sole ruler of the Roman Empire in 324 AD after defeating his last remaining rival, Licinius. It was during his rule that Constantine made Christianity the favored religion of the empire and played a significant role in shaping the future of the Roman Empire.
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Because of the Edict of Milan, Christians were allowed to practice their religion in the Roman Empire.
What weaknesses did the Roman Empire have because of its size? Choose three correct answers.
It was hard to deliver news.
It was difficult to find fresh water.
It was difficult to defend the area.
It was difficult to trade with others.
It was hard to feed a large population.
Three correct answers are:
1. It was hard to deliver news.
2. It was difficult to defend the area.
3. It was hard to feed a large population.
What was a result of hiring too many mercenaries to protect areas?
Mercenaries refused to fight other people.
Mercenaries helped generals fight one another.
Mercenaries tried to expand the empire further.
Mercenaries joined together to fight the emperor.
A result of hiring too many mercenaries to protect areas was that mercenaries helped generals fight one another.
What was a result of corruption in the Roman Empire?
People in the government mistrusted one another and ruled poorly.
The strength of the government increased, but so did the taxes.
The government created an army to stop the corruption.
People voted to give the government more power.
A result of corruption in the Roman Empire was that people in the government mistrusted one another and ruled poorly.
Why did the growth of slavery cause problems in the Roman Empire?
People stopped working as farmers and became enslaved.
Slavery allowed people of all classes to get jobs and make money.
Slavery left fewer jobs for free people who needed to earn money.
Taxes on the use of enslaved people became too high.
The growth of slavery caused problems in the Roman Empire because slavery left fewer jobs for free people who needed to earn money.
A map titled Division of the Roman Empire. A key shows District of Constantius in orange, District of Maximian in green, District of Galerius in purple, and District of Constantine in yellow. England and France are orange. Italy, Spain, Portugal, and part of North Africa are green. Countries east of Italy and south to the Mediterranean Sea are purple. Remain parts of North Africa, Egypt, and up to Turkey are yellow.
How did Diocletian divide the Roman Empire?
He formed four new empires and ruled them all.
He separated the land of the empire by continent.
He gave away the land of the empire that he could not protect.
He created a tetrarchy, splitting the empire into four districts.
Diocletian divided the Roman Empire by creating a tetrarchy, splitting the empire into four districts.
How did Diocletian’s changes affect the Roman Empire?
The changes increased taxes and caused greater poverty.
The changes increased unrest and caused many civil wars.
The changes helped end unrest and protect against invasions.
The changes brought the empire together as one united empire.
The changes implemented by Diocletian helped end unrest and protect against invasions in the Roman Empire.
Which event directly led to Constantine becoming emperor?
making Christianity legal
defeating Diocletian in a war
moving the capital to Byzantium
winning the Battle of Milvian Bridge
The event that directly led to Constantine becoming emperor was winning the Battle of Milvian Bridge.
What effects did Constantine’s conversion to Christianity have? Choose three correct answers.
Christians could legally practice their religion.
Christian symbols were placed on coins.
Christian leaders began to go to war with the Roman Empire.
Christians could no longer be punished for their religious views.
Christians could force believers of other religions to move out of the empire.
Three correct answers are:
1. Christians could legally practice their religion.
2. Christian symbols were placed on coins.
3. Christians could no longer be punished for their religious views.
What were some long-term effects of Constantine's conversion to Christianity? Choose three correct answers.
Christianity spread throughout the Roman Empire.
Christians were forced to practice their religion in secret.
Theodosius made Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire.
The cross became widely known as a religious symbol of Christianity.
Few people outside of the city of Rome converted to Christianity.
Three correct answers are:
1. Christianity spread throughout the Roman Empire.
2. Theodosius made Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire.
3. The cross became widely known as a religious symbol of Christianity.