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Question

Based on this map, which factor below was probably most threatening to the unity of the Roman Empire?
A.
The empire treated its many ethnic groups unequally.
B.
The empire was separated with few land connections.
C.
The empire was too large to keep united.
D.
The empire had little access to sea trade.

Answer 1

Based on the options provided, the factor that was probably most threatening to the unity of the Roman Empire is:

C. The empire was too large to keep united.

The vast size of the Roman Empire made communication, governance, and defense challenging, leading to difficulties in maintaining unity and order across the diverse regions and populations within the empire.