Which statement provides the BEST explanation of why the Roman Empire came to an end?

Question

a. The territory under Roman rule became too large to govern effectively. The vastness and diversity of the geography, culture, and people who came under Roman rule challenges for governance
b. The citizens of Rome had no representation in their own government. The essential Roman system of government (the republic) is generally regarded as a model for many present-day representative governments
c. The emperors of Rome had little authority to make key decisions. Though corruption was sometimes rife, Roman emperors did not suffer from a lack of power or authority
d. The Roman military lacked the experience to win key battles. Military problems are widely cited as a reason for the decline of the Roman Empire, but the lack most accurate reason for that decline

Answer 1

The BEST explanation of why the Roman Empire came to an end is:

a. The territory under Roman rule became too large to govern effectively. The vastness and diversity of the geography, culture, and people who came under Roman rule challenged governance.

This statement encompasses the significant challenges posed by the empire's size and diversity, which made effective administration increasingly difficult over time, leading to political instability and contributing to the decline of the Empire.