Question

select the correct answer from each drop - down menu.
the fall of rome
around ad 200, the roman empire started to decline. although the empire stretched from europe to the middle east, it struggled to support its army and communicate with local leaders. on top of that, it had leaders who used tax money to support themselves.
because of this, the empire had little money for or to pay its . instead, these people would work for any powerful lords or groups that could pay them.
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Explanation:

1. For the first blank: The context describes leaders misusing tax funds for their own benefit, so "corrupt" (dishonest, self-serving) fits.
2. For the second blank: The empire was already struggling to support its military, and lack of funds would impact essential public systems, so "public programs" (infrastructure, services for citizens) is appropriate.
3. For the third blank: The sentence notes these people would work for other powerful groups for pay, referring to the empire's military forces that were no longer being compensated, so "soldiers" is correct.

Answer:

1. First drop-down menu: corrupt
2. Second drop-down menu: public programs
3. Third drop-down menu: soldiers