Question

Identify a reason for the decline of the Roman Empire.
A.
Romans could not afford to pay their taxes.
B.
The Senate did not act as the emperors ordered them to.
C.
Rome faced constant military threats from Greece and Egypt.
D.
The common people of Rome disliked Augustus’s rule.
E.
The population decreased sharply because of widespread disease.

Answer 1

Answer:

E

Explanation:

Because  In Ch. 2 sec. 3, of Ancient Rome, It directly states that after the widespread disease, the population decreased very sharply.

Hope this helped!:D

Answer 2

Answer:

E -- The population decreased sharply because of widespread disease.

Explanation:

This is the only answer that is fully correct and makes sence. Another option could be C, but since Rome didn't recieve military threats from Egypt, that answer is only 1/2 correct.

Yours Truly.