HISET Social Studies Practice

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During which years did the Roman Empire exist?

  1. 500 BCE to 300 CE

  2. 27 BCE to about 400 CE

  3. 330 CE to 1453 CE

  4. 100 CE to 500 CE

The correct answer is: 27 BCE to about 400 CE

The Roman Empire is traditionally considered to have begun in 27 BCE when Augustus became the first emperor, marking the transition from the Roman Republic to the Roman Empire. This period lasted until approximately 400 CE, when major transformations in the empire, including political division and invasions by various tribes, began to occur. This time frame captures the essence of the Roman Empire's expansion, characterized by significant achievements in governance, architecture, military conquests, and cultural influence that defined the ancient world. The later dates in the other choices refer to different phases or influences in Roman history but do not encapsulate the full extent of the empire as recognized in the correct answer.

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