Question

why did emperor diocletian believe splitting the empire would help?
he thought having a co - ruler would make managing the empire easier.
he wanted to retire.
he wanted to expand the empire.
he wanted to focus on building roads.

Explanation:

To determine the answer, we analyze the context of Diocletian's decision to split the Roman Empire. The Roman Empire was large and difficult to manage. Diocletian introduced the Tetrarchy, splitting the empire and having co - rulers to ease administration. Option A states he thought a co - ruler would make managing the empire easier, which aligns with historical facts. Option B is incorrect as retirement was not the main reason. Option C is wrong because splitting was for management, not expansion. Option D is incorrect as road - building was not the focus of the split.

Answer:

A. He thought having a co - ruler would make managing the Empire easier.