The collapse of the Roman and Han Empires were similar in which of the following ways?

a. In both cases rivalry among elite factions created instability and eroded imperial authority.
b. In both cases only the western half of the empire collapsed.
c. Collapse destroyed the central governments, but had remarkably little effect on many aspects of life as cities and trade continued to thrive.
d. Both empires failed to take advantage of new technological advances that could have produced the resources needed to sustain the empire.


Answer: a. In both cases rivalry among elite factions created instability and eroded imperial authority.

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