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The Fall of the Roman Empire — Quiz

Question 3 • World History

What occurred in Rome after emperors minted more coins to raise money?

Answer
A
The new coins were rejected by the people.
B
The new coins were rejected by the officials.
C
The new coins lost value because of bartering.
D
The new coins lost value because of inflation.

Explanation

When Roman emperors minted more coins to raise money, the increased supply of money contributed to inflation. Prices rose, so each coin could buy less than before and lost value. Therefore, the correct choice is “The new coins lost value because of inflation.”

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