Saint John of Damascus, also known as John Damascene and as Chrysorrhoas was a Syrian monk and priest. Born and raised in Damascus, he died at his monastery, Mar Saba, near Jerusalem.<span> Hope this helps
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You did not post the choices, but I believe the correct ones are:
Rome’s government was based on law in which many people had a
voice.
Rome was being surrounded and threatened by outside forces.
To help with da land and help the people