Question

Do you think Rome would have fallen to invaders if it had not been weakened by other factors? Why or why not?
Do you agree with Diocletian's decision to divide the Roman Empire? Defend your answer.
Do you think Diocletian should have limited his people's freedoms to protect the empire? Why or why not?

Answer 1

Rome would have fallen still because of how large it was. One emperor couldn't rule the whole land alone. Therefore, it was split into two different regions and led by two different rulers. These rulers disagreed in the way rome should be ruled, so the disagreements caused Rome to fall.