What common feature did the western roman empire and the roman catholic church share

This is the complete set of options

A.Both were based in Rome.

B.Both declined around the same time.

C.Both had democratic governments.

D.Both acted as a source of division among Europeans.

The answer is A

Roman Empire is referred to as the period/time in Rome government after it became a Republic.

Roman Catholic refers to the church in Rome with lots of members. The leader of the Church is called a Pope and is situated in Rome.

Both subject topics, the Roman Catholic and Roman Empire are based in Rome which validates A.

democracy

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