The Middle Ages are called the dark ages because it was a dark time for people living in poverty
The correct answer is the 4th option (a more powerful central government that abided by rules).
The first option is incorrect because the government did not give more power to the states.
The second option is incorrect because a monarchy was not formed.
The third option is incorrect because, like the first option, the government did not give more power to the states.
The fifth option is incorrect because the government had an executive branch (the president).
Answer:
The expansion of the Roman Empire helped grow <u>trade</u>.
Caesar Augustus stabilized prices and promoted trade by establishing <u>a common currency</u>.
Roads helped the economy by <u>connecting inland areas to water routes</u>.
Improvements in <u>agriculture</u> led to better trade and made Rome less dependent on wheat from Egypt.
Explanation:
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