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Tetrarchy Fact-Matching Game

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About This Challenge

The Tetrarchy game is a unique and engaging way to explore the concept of power division and cooperation. Players will navigate through challenges and puzzles that mirror the complexities of the Tetrarchy system.

  • Players will need to strategize and collaborate with their fellow gamers to overcome obstacles.
  • The game will test players’ problem-solving skills and ability to work together towards a common goal.
  • Unlock the secrets of the Tetrarchy by piecing together important information fragments within the game.

Game Details: a fact-matching game where you piece together important information fragments. Use spells for hints and extra time!

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  • Tetrarchy was a system of government introduced by the Roman Emperor Diocletian in the late 3rd century AD.
  • The term 'Tetrarchy' means 'rule by four' in Greek.
  • The Tetrarchy divided the Roman Empire into two halves, each ruled by two co-emperors known as Augusti and Caesars.
  • Diocletian became the first Augustus of the Tetrarchy and ruled the Eastern half of the Roman Empire.
  • Maximian became the second Augustus of the Tetrarchy and ruled the Western half of the Roman Empire.
  • Galerius and Constantius Chlorus were appointed as Caesars by Diocletian and Maximian respectively.
  • The Tetrarchy was established in order to increase the efficiency and stability of the Roman Empire.
  • The Tetrarchy aimed to address the problem of succession and prevent civil wars over the imperial throne.
  • Each Augustus of the Tetrarchy had a designated Caesar as their designated successor.
  • The Tetrarchy marked a shift from the traditional Roman idea of a single ruler to a system of shared power.
  • The Tetrarchy was not a hereditary system, as the Caesars were not necessarily the sons of the Augusti.
  • The Tetrarchy brought relative stability to the Roman Empire for a short period of time.
  • The Tetrarchy faced challenges such as internal power struggles and the threat of external invasions.
  • After Diocletian's retirement, conflicts arose among the Tetrarchs, leading to the collapse of the system.
  • The Tetrarchy had a significant impact on the administrative and territorial division of the Roman Empire.
  • The Tetrarchy contributed to the decentralization of power within the Roman Empire.
  • The Tetrarchy paved the way for the eventual split of the Roman Empire into the Western and Eastern Empires.
  • The Tetrarchy system lasted from 293 AD until 313 AD.
  • Constantine the Great, who emerged as the sole ruler after the collapse of the Tetrarchy, played a crucial role in the subsequent history of the Roman Empire.
  • The Tetrarchy is considered a significant milestone in the late Roman Empire's transition towards the Byzantine Empire.

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