Multiple choice

Why was the Roman Empire hard to defend?

  1. Its population was very small.

  2. It lacked harbors for ships.

  3. Its rulers were unwilling to fight.

  4. It had a very long border.

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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Roman Empire's vast size made it extremely difficult to defend. Maintaining a military presence along such long borders required massive resources and constant vigilance.