Question

Which two economic factors lead to the downfall of the Roman Empire?
A)
a drop in the value of the Roman coins and growth in agriculture
B)
the growth in trade and quick and easy trade on the Mediterranean Sea
C)
pirates on the Mediterranean Sea interrupting trade and the government
raising taxes
D
hostile tribes outside the Roman boarders and an abundance of gold and
silver backing the Roman coins

Answer 1

Answer:

D

Explanation:

First, the limitation of gold and silver resources led to inflation. Monetary demand caused emperors to mint coins with less gold, silver, and bronze. For example, Emperor Claudius II debased the silver denarius to only one-fiftieth of its original value