Latifundia were

A. short lyric poems focused on erotic love.
B. the priestly class devoted to the worship of Mithras.
C. the emperor's elite guard.
D. the wealthy classes of ancient Rome.
E. enormous plantations worked by slaves.


Answer: E

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