2. Julius Caesar and Augustus were influential in Rome's change from to A. Empire to city-state

B. Kingdom to empire

C. City-state to republic

D. Republic to empire

Option: D. Republic to empire.

Explanation:

Julius Caesar and Augustus were emperors of the Roman Empire. Both changed politics in Rome. Caesar's rule helped turn Rome from a republic into an empire. Caesar successor, Octavian become Augustus, the first Roman Emperor. Caesar's death started a series of civil wars that led to the death of the Republic and the birth of Rome as an Empire.

the correct answer is "c: merchants" and "e. soldiers".

the song dynasty was known as the first government in the world to introduce paper currency. it was also the first chinese government which established a permanent standing navy. finally, the first compass was introduced during this period of government.

all of these innovations heavily affected commerce in a positive way. printed money dynamize commerce within the borders of the empire due to an easier way to quantify value during the trade. the introduction of the compass trade routes to be faster. finally, the introduction of a standing navy regulate trade routes.

regarding military affairs, gunpowder was created during this period. this was a tremendous improvement that was widely utilized by the military in order to innovate in the manufacturing of weapons.