Question 1(multiple choice worth 4 points) why did a group known as theologians arise during the roman empire rather than the roman republic? they wrote about christianity which had not yet developed during the roman republic. they wrote about roman conquests that happened after the roman republic declined. they wrote about the tetrarchy form of government that was used during the roman empire. they wrote about the development of stoicism during the roman empire. question 2(multiple choice worth 4 points) the political structure of the roman empire included all of the following from the roman republic except a senate checks and balances plebeians and patricians imperial provinces question 3(multiple choice worth 4 points) use the map below of the roman empire at its peak to answer the following question: map of the roman empire at its peak. the highlighted areas include the north african coast, into egypt, parts of asia minor, mesopotamia, and most of europe, up to great britain. public domain which emperor was responsible for extending the boundaries of the roman empire as shown on this map? augustus (reigned 27 bce - 14 ce) trajan (reigned 98 - 117 ce) marcus aurelius (reigned 161 - 180 ce) constantine (reigned 306 - 337 ce) question 4(multiple choice worth 4 points) which roman emperor is known for his efforts to protect and secure the boundaries of the empire? constantine augustus hadrian vespasian question 5(multiple choice worth 4 points) which of the following contributed to the growth and success of the roman empire? a system of representative government religious toleration of conquered peoples trade networks with india and africa the assassination of julius caesar question 6(multiple choice worth 4 points) how did the actions of emperor trajan contribute to the growth and expansion of the roman empire? the size of the empire increased as a result of the trajan's conquests. the government of the empire was reformed as a result of trajan's conquests. the empire became stronger as a result of trajan's division of the empire into two halves. trade increased as a result of trajan's expansion into egypt.