Question
Please review the word parts and their meanings, and answer the question below.
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During the third century, it seemed like the Roman Empire was about to fall apart. But in 284 CE, a military commander named Diocletian (die-uh-KLEE-shun) helped save the empire.
Diocletian claimed the role of emperor. He believed he had been chosen by the Roman gods to rule. In the past, Roman emperors listened to the advice of the Roman Senate and tried not to seem too powerful. But Diocletian ruled the empire through an autocracy.
Look at the table that explains the parts of the word autocracy. Then answer the question below.
Word part
Meaning
one individual
a type of government
-cracy
What is the best definition of an autocracy?
a type of government where religious judges share power
a type of government where congress and the president share power
a type of government where one person has all of the power
a type of government where all citizens have equal power
* 1 point
During the third century, it seemed like the Roman Empire was about to fall apart. But in 284 CE, a military commander named Diocletian (die-uh-KLEE-shun) helped save the empire.
Diocletian claimed the role of emperor. He believed he had been chosen by the Roman gods to rule. In the past, Roman emperors listened to the advice of the Roman Senate and tried not to seem too powerful. But Diocletian ruled the empire through an autocracy.
Look at the table that explains the parts of the word autocracy. Then answer the question below.
Word part
Meaning
one individual
a type of government
-cracy
What is the best definition of an autocracy?
a type of government where religious judges share power
a type of government where congress and the president share power
a type of government where one person has all of the power
a type of government where all citizens have equal power
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The best definition of an autocracy is "a type of government where one person has all of the power."