Question

Which statement best completes this diagram on the fall of the Western Roman Empire?A.Dictators weaken the republic.B.The Roman government has ineffective leaders.C.Hannibal Barca invades Italy and defeats the Roman army.D.Egypt becomes the wealthiest part of the empire.

Answer 1

Correct answer is B. The Roman government has ineffective leaders.

Step-by-step explanation:

A is not correct as the period of Republic ended in 1st Century BC, which was a long time before the period of the Fall of the Empire.

Option B is correct as after the death of Constantine The Great Empire had no strong leaders who were able to preserve the unity of the Empire.

Option C is not correct as Hannibal Barca was a ruler of Carthage in 3rd Century BC, during the period of Republic.

D is not correct as wealth of Egypt helped Empire prosper, not for the Empire to collapse.