Question

15 multiple choice 2 points what were some of the cultural forces that contributed to the decline and fall of the roman empire? (pg. 165, charts in notebooks) civil wars, 22 different emperors in 50 years, political instability division of empire into four units everyone adopted the same values perfectly. too much worship of greek gods exclusively.

Explanation:

• Analyze each option:
• Option 1: Civil wars, frequent emperor changes, and political instability are cultural - political forces that weakened the Roman Empire's governance and social fabric, contributing to its decline.
• Option 2: Division into four units was an administrative change, not a cultural force.
• Option 3: A society with everyone adopting the same values perfectly would be stable, not a cause of decline.
• Option 4: The Roman Empire had its own pantheon and later Christianization; exclusive Greek god worship was not a major cultural force for its decline.

Answer:

A. Civil Wars, 22 different emperors in 50 years, political instability