History of Roman Empire Discussion Questions I will post the assignment below. Answer whatever group you know most about. Please help! Due tomorrow night R

History of Roman Empire Discussion Questions I will post the assignment below. Answer whatever group you know most about. Please help! Due tomorrow night ROMAN EMPIRE WRITING ASSIGNMENT 2
Choose ONE of the five following groups of questions from the Study Questions document. Write an
essay of 160–180 words on EACH of the three questions in your chosen group (total word count: 480–
540 words). Your essays should reflect information taken from the readings, lectures, and PowerPoints.
Submissions will be accepted through 11:59 PM on Friday June 26.
GROUP 1
1. The history of the Roman Empire from the accession of Augustus to the accession of Diocletian can
be divided into three ‘centuries’ that correspond to events rather than to precise 100-year periods.
What are these three periods in the empire’s history, and what events define them?
2. During the period from AD 235 to AD 285, one emperor succeeded in bringing a temporary stability
to the empire. Who was he, and what did he do?
3. What was the process by which the followers of Jesus grew from a small band of Jews in Palestine to
a major religious movement in the larger gentile world of the Roman Empire?
GROUP 2
1. When Septimius Severus was acclaimed emperor by the legions on the Danube, he had to deal with
three rivals. Who were they, and where were their power-bases?
2. What were the principal challenges faced by Diocletian when he came to power in AD 285?
3. In specific terms, why is it difficult to figure out Constantine’s personal attitude towards Christianity?
GROUP 3
1. In what way was Septimius Severus’ aggressive policy towards Parthia disadvantageous to Rome’s
real interests?
2. What was the structure of the Tetrarchy as instituted by Diocletian, and how did it help him meet
these challenges?
3. What was accomplished by the Council of Nicaea (AD 325)?
GROUP 4
1. What were three leading factors that contributed to the crisis that followed the assassination of
Alexander Severus in AD 235?
2. What are three main characteristics that differentiate the city-based religions of Greco-Roman
antiquity from modern Judaism, Christianity or Islam?
3. What were the circumstances surrounding the Battle of Adrianople (AD 378), and what was the
ultimate resolution of the conflict?
GROUP 5
1. What are three trends that dominate the period between the death of Alexander Severus (AD 235)
and the accession of Diocletian (AD 285)?
2. How did Judaism change after the temple in Jerusalem was destroyed in AD 70?
3. Who was Theodosius I and what were three high-profile acts that he performed as emperor?

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