Question

the dark ages
the fall of the roman empire
the fall of the western roman empire was a gradual process spanning centuries, not a single, dramatic event. internally, the empire was weakened by political chaos, a struggling economy caused by over - taxation and a decline in trade, and a series of plagues. it had grown so vast that it was difficult to govern and defend. from the 4th century onward, pressure from germanic tribes like the visigoths, vandals, and franks, who were themselves pushed by the huns, led to repeated invasions. the traditional date for the empires fall, 476 ce, marks when the last western roman emperor, romulus augustulus, was overthrown, signifying the end of centralized roman authority in the west.
1.list two internal factors that contributed to its long - term decline and fall of the roman empire?

Explanation:

The text mentions political chaos and a struggling economy due to over - taxation and trade decline as internal factors.

Answer:

1. Political chaos
2. Struggling economy caused by over - taxation and trade decline