WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

ORIGINS OF CHRISTIANITY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What were some consequences of the weakening government in Rome?
A
People stopped paying taxes.
B
There were fewer people serving in government positions.
C
People stopped attending schools.
D
All of these.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The disintegration of the Roman empire freed Europe from rule by a single power. Imperial monopolies provided peace and stability, but by seeking to preserve the status quo also tended to stifle experimentation and dissent.

Detailed explanation-2: -Government corruption and political instability. Ineffective and inconsistent leadership also weakened the empire. Civil war created chaos, and there were more than 20 emperors over a 75-year span. The changes often occurred due to murder of a reigning emperor.

Detailed explanation-3: -Many of the problems that led to Rome’s decline were due to government and economic corruption. Rome’s economy was based on slave labor. By relying on slave labor, there was a large gap between the rich and the poor. The rich grew wealthy from their slaves while the poor could not find enough work.

Detailed explanation-4: -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-5: -What were some weaknesses of Roman Empire? There was Polical instability, which is when Rome never found a proper way to peacefully transfer polical power to a new leader. As well as Econmic and social promblems such as financing the roman army. Trade suffered as well.

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