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Quiz on Imperial Ends from 238-325

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  1. Approximately what proportion of the emperors and usurpers who reigned during the period of military anarchy (238-285) lasted three or more years?
    a. 1/4
    b. 1/2
    c. 1/10
    d. 9/10

  2. How did the rule of Emperor Diocletian end?
    a. Abdication
    b. Assassination
    c. Plague
    d. Suicide

  3. Which emperor during the period of military anarchy died at an unknown date while the Persians held him captive?
    a. Aemilian
    b. Gordianus I
    c. Philip the Arab
    d. Valerian

  4. Which emperor of the Tetrarchy abdicated twice?
    a. Diocletian
    b. Constantius Chlorus
    c. Galerius
    d. Maximian

  5. Which emperor during the priod of military anarchy died of plague at Sirmium?
    a. Balbinus
    b. Claudius II Gothicus
    c. Florian
    d. Valerian

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