Question

18 multiple choice 1 point what major change did diocletian make to the roman empire, and why? (video response worksheet)
○ diocletian split the empire into two parts (eastern and western) because he thought the land would be easier to rule that way.
○ he abolished taxes completely because he wanted the empire to be free of money concerns.
○ he declared himself a god and forced everyone to worship him personally.
○ he made christianity the official state religion of rome to unify the empire

Explanation:

• Option 1: Diocletian split the Roman Empire into eastern and western parts (tetrarchy, later two parts) to ease governance of the vast territory.
• Option 2: He did not abolish taxes; in fact, he reformed tax systems.
• Option 3: He associated with imperial cult but didn’t force personal worship.
• Option 4: Constantine made Christianity official, not Diocletian (he persecuted Christians).

Answer:

A. Diocletian split the empire into two parts (eastern and western) because he thought the land would be easier to rule that way.