Which means – could Rome have survived and if so, how and under what conditions?

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On your own,  think about the time period Rome was a Republic, and then for another nearly 500 years it was an Empire. That is a long long long long time.

The question for you to consider – is / was it inevitable that Rome collapse? (Which means – could Rome have survived and if so, how and under what conditions?)