Which of the following statements best explains the cause of the great fire of rome in 65 ce?
a.
the homes were made of wooden materials and built close together, allowing the fire to spread quickly.
b.
sparks from a volcanic eruption set the neighboring countryside on fire before spreading quickly throughout the city.
c.
poor sanitation caused gutters to back up with debris, lessening the city’s ability to respond with adequate water resources and allowing the fire to spread quickly.
d.
an invading army from judea set the city’s temple on fire; the rest of the city caught fire quickly, and the city was destroyed.

A. The homes were made of wooden materials and built close together, allowing the fire to spread quickly.

Explanation:

    In the year 64 AD, a great fire broke out in Rome, which destroyed much of the city. Despite the best-known stories about the episode, there is no evidence that Roman emperor Nero started the fire or was playing the violin while the tragedy occurred. Still, he used the disaster to carry on with his political plans.

    The fire began in the slum of a district south of the legendary Palatine Hill. The houses in the area burned rapidly, and the fire soon spread north, fueled by high winds. During the chaos there were reports of large looting. Fire can only be controlled after almost three days. Three of Rome's 14 districts were completely destroyed; only four remained unharmed after the tragedy. Hundreds of people died and thousands were left homeless.