Question

Which factor most contributed to the development of the manor system in Western Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire? (1 point) Responses Increased trade with Asia and North Africa Increased trade with Asia and North Africa Influence of the Catholic Church Influence of the Catholic Church Advancements in agricultural technology Advancements in agricultural technology Lack of a central authority and infrastructure.

Answer 1

The factor that most contributed to the development of the manor system in Western Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire was the **lack of a central authority and infrastructure**. After the fall of Rome, political fragmentation and the absence of a strong centralized government led to reliance on local lords for protection and governance, which in turn fostered the establishment of the manor system as a way to organize agricultural production and manage local resources.