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Classical Greece and Rome — Test

Question 4 • World History

Rome faced constant attack after the Pax Romana because its army

Answer
A
had trouble finding mercenaries to fight.
B
was becoming more loyal to the emperor.
C
had trouble paying mercenaries to fight.
D
was becoming less loyal to the emperor.

Explanation

After the Pax Romana, political instability weakened Rome’s army. Soldiers increasingly gave their loyalty to their generals rather than to the emperor, making it harder for emperors to maintain control and defend the empire. Therefore, the correct choice is “was becoming less loyal to the emperor.”

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