Question

The fall of the Western Roman Empire ____ power in Europe. This led to a rise in ____ and an increase in war as they fought over land. This made regular people's lives _____

Answer 1

The fall of the Western Roman Empire fragmented power in Europe. This led to a rise in feudalism (and powerful local lords) and an increase in war as they fought over land. This made regular people's lives precarious and often harsh.

Briefly: without central Roman authority, power became local (feudal), nobles fought for territory, and peasants faced insecurity, violence, and heavier labor/tributes.