What was a significant internal problem that contributed to the weakening of the Roman Empire?

The building of new aqueducts drained all the money.

A series of weak and unstable governments.

All trade routes were permanently blocked by pirates.

The population grew too large for the farmers to feed.

What was a major external threat that weakened the Western Roman Empire during the 400s CE?

Severe famines caused by poor weather across the continent.

A rebellion started by poor farmers inside the empire.

Repeated attacks by outside groups on its long frontiers.

The government running out of stone for building projects.

It was taken over completely by the Eastern Roman Empire.

It was reorganized into a single, peaceful republic.

The land remained empty and was unsettled for centuries.

It broke apart into many smaller, separate kingdoms.

Europe was united under a single new leader.

A strong central government was lost, leading to many small kingdoms.

The Roman army became stronger and more organized than ever before.

Life became safer and more prosperous for most people.

the Roman Empire was first founded.

the last emperor of the Western Roman Empire was overthrown.

Charlemagne was crowned Holy Roman Emperor.

the construction of the Colosseum began in Rome.