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What was the outcome of the east-west division during Theodosius I's reign?

  • It was resolved during his reign

  • It lasted until the fall of the Western Empire

  • It led to civil war

  • It was hardly noticed

Answer

The division of the Roman Empire into Eastern and Western empires by Theodosius I in 395 AD was a lasting one, lasting until the fall of the Western Empire in 476 AD. This division was largely due to the differences in culture and geography between the two regions, as well as the political and military challenges that they faced.
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