The Main Reason for the Decline of the Roman Republic

question 31

Multiple Choice

The main reason for the decline of the Roman Republic was

• A)an impoverished population.
• B)political decentralization.
• C)military leaders with armies loyal to them rather than to the state.
• D)ongoing wars in trying to expand to an empire.
• E)the subversive effect of increasingly popular monotheistic religions.

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Definitions:

Francs

A former currency of France, which was replaced by the Euro.

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Revealed Preferred

A theory in economics that preferences of consumers can be understood from their purchasing habits and choices, as observed from actual market behavior.

WARP

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