Multiple choice

Which of the following may have contributed to the decline and fall of the Roman Empire?

  1. too much emphasis on agriculture and the arts

  2. lack of a strong authoritarian government

  3. population decline due to plague

  4. a weak military
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Historians cite various factors for the decline of Rome, including economic troubles, military issues, and significant population loss due to plagues, which weakened the empire's ability to defend itself.

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