When the Ostrogoths and Visigoths took over Roman territories in Italy and Spain, they kept the Roman structure of government even allowing Roman former officials to keep their jobs. Both groups maintained existing administrative institutions and allowed many Roman officials to continue in their roles, which helped preserve some continuity in governance and administration. While there were changes in leadership and influences, the underlying Roman bureaucratic structure remained largely intact during their rule.
What happened to the Roman structure of government when the Ostrogoths and the Visigoths took over Roman territories in Italy and Spain?
They replaced it with a German style of government
They kept the Roman structure of government even allowing Roman former officials to keep their jobs.
They kept the Roman structure of government but excluded Romans from holding power.
They gave all power to the Roman Catholic Church and let it run the government.
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