Which of the Following Is NOT True of the Roman

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true of the Roman population decline?

A) Population decline was a consequence of plagues, constant warfare, and a birth rate that did not rise to compensate for losses.
B) The decline in population coincided with the spiraling costs of running the Empire.
C) The reduction of population greatly eased the problematic land hunger faced by peasants.
D) Population decline reduced the manpower available for the army.
E) Emperors allowed for the establishment of Germanic colonies within the Empire's borders to compensate for Roman population loss.