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CLEP Western Civ I

Category - Ancient Rome

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The capital of the Western Roman Empire was _________________ and the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire was _________________.
  1. Rome, Constantinople
  2. Alexandria, Rome
  3. Rome, Athens
  4. Carthage, Rome
  5. Seleucia, Rome
Explanation
Answer: A - After Diocletian divided his empire into Western and Eastern factions, Rome remained the capital of the Western Roman Empire and Constantinople became the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire. The two parts came together and were divided again, with the final and permanent division taking place in 395. The other locations were major cities in the Roman Empire. Alexandria is in present-day Egypt. Athens is located in present-day Greece. Carthage is located in present-day Tunisia. Seleucia was on the Tigris, in present-day Iraq.
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