SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

WORLD HISTORY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is a factor in the fall of the Roman Empire?
A
The political leaders became corrupt and began taking bribes.
B
The government did not have enough money to pay the soldiers.
C
Less goods were sold and less food grown and prices inflated.
D
All of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -One of the many factors that contributed to the fall of the Roman Empire was the rise of a new religion, Christianity. The Christian religion, which was monotheistic ran counter to the traditional Roman religion, which was polytheistic (many gods).

Detailed explanation-2: -Corruption, the division of the empire, and invasion by Germanic tribes were the three main causes of the fall of Rome. Some scholars believe that there were other contributing factors as well.

Detailed explanation-3: -Instead many historians point to a number of different problems combined that brought about the fall of the Roman Empire. There were 3 main reasons for the fall of Rome which are: political instability, economic and social problems, and finally a weakening of the frontier or border.

Detailed explanation-4: -Economic issues. Social and cultural issues. Environmental issues. Political issues.

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