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Usborne Encyclopedia of the Roman World - The Empire WeakensOnline version Usborne Encyclopedia of the Roman World - The Empire Weakens by Vijo Gor 1 What marked the beginning of Rome's decline after 150 years of stability? a Invasion by Mongols b A shortage of gold in Gaul c Too much peace and prosperity d Economic strain, constant wars, and a deadly plague 2 Which emperor faced growing invasions and raised taxes to pay the army? a Trajan b Hadrian c Claudius d Marcus Aurelius 3 What major disaster in 166 CE deepened the empire’s crisis? a The flooding of the Tiber b A massive earthquake in Rome c A rebellion in Gaul d A plague spreading from the East 4 What psychological effect did this crisis have on Romans? a For the first time, people began to doubt Rome’s power and destiny b It united everyone in hope c It caused people to worship the emperor even more d It made citizens more patriotic than ever 5 How did Commodus contribute to the empire’s decline? a He built new aqueducts and roads b He reformed the army and cut taxes c He ignored frontier attacks and wasted money on games d He made peace with the Persians 6 How did Commodus die? a He died of plague b He was poisoned by his brother c He was assassinated by conspirators d He died in battle 7 What shocking act did the Praetorian Guard commit in 192 CE? a They surrendered to the barbarians b They auctioned the position of emperor to the highest bidder c They burned the imperial palace d They overthrew the Senate 8 Who became emperor after buying the throne? a Marcus Aurelius b Diocletian c Constantine d Septimius Severus 9 What was one key achievement of Septimius Severus? a Abolishing taxes b Ending slavery c Strengthening the frontiers and stabilizing the army d Conquering Egypt 10 What happened after Severus’s death? a His sons fought each other and civil wars began b The empire was reunited and strengthened c His dynasty lasted peacefully for centuries d The Senate regained control 11 What name is given to the chaotic 50-year period from 235–284 CE? a The Golden Age b The Pax Romana c The Augustan Age d The Crisis of the Third Century 12 What made this period so unstable? a The army refused to fight b The Senate banned new emperors c The barbarians captured Rome itself d Over 20 emperors rose and fell, most through assassination 13 How did Postumus take advantage of the chaos? a He became a monk b He created a breakaway empire in western Europe with his own Senate c He crowned himself king of Rome d He invaded Persia 14 Which two major enemies attacked the empire during this crisis? a Greeks and Egyptians b Huns and Mongols c Gauls and Carthaginians d Germanic tribes from the north and Sassanian Persians from the east 15 What humiliating fate befell Emperor Valerian in 260 CE? a He was executed by his own troops b He died of plague c He fled to Africa d He was captured by the Persians and displayed stuffed with straw 16 Who restored stability in 284 CE? a Constantine b Maximian c Diocletian d Aurelian 17 Why did Diocletian divide the empire? a He feared the Senate’s power b It was too vast to govern effectively by one man c He wanted to punish Maximian d He wanted peace between east and west 18 How did Diocletian strengthen imperial power? a He presented himself as a god, wore a jeweled crown, and demanded kneeling b He restored the Republic c He dressed like a common soldier d He abolished taxes 19 What change did Constantine make that reshaped history? a He became emperor only of the west b He destroyed Rome to build a new one c He abandoned the east d He reunited the empire and moved the capital to Byzantium

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Usborne Encyclopedia of the Roman World - The Empire WeakensOnline version

by Vijo Gor

What marked the beginning of Rome's decline after 150 years of stability?

Which emperor faced growing invasions and raised taxes to pay the army?

What major disaster in 166 CE deepened the empire’s crisis?

What psychological effect did this crisis have on Romans?

How did Commodus contribute to the empire’s decline?

How did Commodus die?

What shocking act did the Praetorian Guard commit in 192 CE?

Who became emperor after buying the throne?

What was one key achievement of Septimius Severus?

What happened after Severus’s death?

What name is given to the chaotic 50-year period from 235–284 CE?

What made this period so unstable?

How did Postumus take advantage of the chaos?

Which two major enemies attacked the empire during this crisis?

What humiliating fate befell Emperor Valerian in 260 CE?

Who restored stability in 284 CE?

Why did Diocletian divide the empire?

How did Diocletian strengthen imperial power?

What change did Constantine make that reshaped history?