Which of these did NOT contribute to the decline of the Roman Empire? A the cost of maintaining huge armies B conflicts over imperial succession and weak civil administration C the adoption of a strict moral legal code D the increased use of foreigners in the army

Correct answer is C the adoption of a strict moral legal code.

Explanation:

A is not correct because Roman empire had to pay a large amounts of money to maintain the costs of administration and army, and this was especially problematic after they were not able to conquer new territories.

B is not correct as this conflicts were destroying Roman Empire from the inside, especially in the 3rd Century. It brought political and economical decline.

C is correct as this laws were created to prevent the decline of Empire, but it was too late. Diocletian was the one who started this reforms.

D is not correct as they used mercenaries from Germanic tribes, who at the end destroyed the Empire.

1. darius the great     persia  

2. piankhi       nubia

3. ezana       aksum

4.     nebuchadnezzar     babylonia

5. shalmaneser iii     assyria