Question

innovations, inequality between classes created major tension. the rewards of romes economy were only enriching patricians while plebeians struggled to survive. this sparked a period of unrest and civil war as a popular governor and military leader named julius caesar came to prominence.
which of the following best summarizes the above passage?
choose one option
a as rome expanded quickly, slave labor became less and less important to the roman economy.
b as rome expanded quickly, inequality in the capital city led to unrest and civil war.
c as rome expanded quickly, its capital city experienced a long period of peace and innovation.
d as rome expanded quickly, its provinces became unhappy with their lack of rights and started a civil war.

Explanation:

• Option A: The passage doesn't mention slave labor becoming less important, so A is incorrect.
• Option B: The passage states that class inequality (from Rome's economy enriching patricians while plebeians struggled) led to unrest and civil war as Rome expanded, matching this option.
• Option C: The passage describes unrest, not peace and innovation, so C is incorrect.
• Option D: The passage focuses on class inequality in Rome, not provinces' lack of rights, so D is incorrect.

Answer:

B. As Rome expanded quickly, inequality in the capital city led to unrest and civil war.