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 r8o General History of Europe QUESTIONS I. What were the chief signs of decline in the Roman Empire? What was the position of the farming population? What caused the decline in business ? Why did disorders occur in the election of em- perors ? What is chiefly remarkable about Marcus Aurelius ? II. Compare the third century B.C. with the third century of the Christian Era. III. Sketch the policy of Diocletian. Why were the taxes so heavy in the later Roman Empire ? Why did liberty and free citizenship tend to disappear ? IV. What were the chief measures of Constantine? How was Christianity legalized? Describe the Church at that time. Give a summary of ancient history.