Reasons for the Decline of the Roman Empire

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What was one of the main reasons the Roman government was considered inefficient?

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The government was designed to rule a city-state, not a massive empire.

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What led to the Praetorian Guard gaining complete authority to choose the new emperor?

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The absence of a clear succession system.

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What practice began due to the Praetorian Guard's influence over the selection of new emperors?

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The practice of selling the throne to the highest bidder.

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What was a consequence of splitting the Roman Empire into separate empires?

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Conflict and competition among co-rulers.

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What was a significant public health problem in the Roman Empire?

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The spread of disease due to continuous contact in places like the Colosseum.

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What contributed to urban decay in the Roman Empire?

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The living conditions in crowded apartment houses called islands.

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What was one of the reasons the upper apartments in ancient Rome were cheaper to rent?

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They required climbing more stairs.

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How did increased localism contribute to the decline of the Roman Empire?

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It led to a lack of patriotism and support for the Roman government.

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What conflict did the spread of Christianity create within the Roman Empire?

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It conflicted with the Cult of the Emperor.

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What was a consequence of the wealth gap in ancient Rome?

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The lack of upward social mobility for many Romans.