Question

The Western Roman Empire was weakened by which of these?

A)
the high cost of defending the empire


B)
civil wars begun by Christian zealots


C)
uprisings by Etruscans in the north


D)
the prolonged nature of the Peloponnesian War

Answer 1

Late answer, but it's A)
the high cost of defending the empire

Answer 2

C, uprisings by Etruscans in the North. Cost did also play a role.