Which of the Following Was a Major Cause of the Roman

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a major cause of the Roman Empire's fall in the west?

• A) Byzantine invasions of the Italian Peninsula
• B) mismanagement and corruption among the Roman elite
• C) overextension of the empire, leading to high taxes and constant demands for more manpower
• D) slave uprisings occurring after Christian missionaries taught slaves the ideal of brotherhood among all believers

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Definitions:

Standard Cost System

An accounting system that uses cost estimates for materials, labor, and overhead to control costs and assess operational efficiency.

Fixed Manufacturing Overhead

Payments that remain unchanged no matter the volume of production or sales, including rents, staff remuneration, and insurance agreements.

Work in Process Inventories

Goods that are in the production process but have not yet been completed.

Fixed Overhead Budget Variance

The difference between the actual fixed overhead costs incurred and the budgeted or expected fixed overhead costs.