Which were characteristics of Rome’s early republic? Select all that apply

A. Rome’s republic was ruled by a powerful monarch.

B. People elected officials to represent them in government.

C. They believed in the rule of law.

D. Women and slaves had the right to vote.

Which factor contributed to the rise of african empires such as ghana and mali ? a. their creation and involvement in trade networks b. they focused only on agricultural production. c. they didn’t engage in warfare with other nations d. their geographic location protected them from attacks.