Mark the statement if it correctly describes the beginning of the decline of the Roman Empire. A. Very few Roman emperors in the
centuries after Augustus were competent rulers; most were insane, greedy, or both. B. Exposure to diseases from other lands killed many Romans. C. The Roman Empire, expansive as it was, could easily be governed by one person effectively.
A. Very few Roman emperors in the centuries after Augustus were competent rulers; most were insane, greedy, or both.
B. Exposure to diseases from other lands killed many Romans.
The fall of the Roman Empire was a very slow process, and one that occurred due to many contributing factors. One of the most important reasons for it was the fact that many Roman emperors during this time period were not competent rulers. Therefore, they were unable to face the challenges of the new Barbarian kingdoms. Additionally, exposure to diseases from other areas killed many Romans, further weakening the empire.
"A. Very few Roman emperors in the centuries after Augustus
<span> were competent rulers; most were insane, greedy, or both" is true. This was of course a very early beginning of the end...</span>
