Which of these contributed to the decline of the Roman Empire? (4 points) political corruption and increasing wealth cultural decline and military defeats internal rebellions and uncertain leadership increasing supplies of gold and declining roads
military defeats, internal rebellions and uncertain leadership
Explanation:
Military defeats: There were a series of military losses of the Roman Empire, they started to get weaker and weaker to a point they could not fight the Germanic tribes and protect the Empire’s borders.
Internal rebellions: There were many rebellions against the Roman Empire. In the 5th Century, there was a civil war when Marcus, Gratian, Constantine III, Constans II, Maximus of Hispania, Priscus Attalus, Jovinus, Sebastianus, and Heraclianus tried to usurp the throne. Due to political instability (already explained), there were many revolts because of political overthrown.
Uncertain leadership: The size of the Roman Empire was difficult to govern, because of that it had an ineffective and inconsistent leadership. There were many people that wanted to come to power, the Roman Senate failed to temper the excesses of the emperor due to corruption.
