Question

Which of the following accurately evaluates the impact of feudalism after the fall of Western Rome?(1 point)
Responses

Feudalism was an effective protective measure against Germanic tribes.
Feudalism was an effective protective measure against Germanic tribes.

Feudalism strengthened the power and authority of the pope.
Feudalism strengthened the power and authority of the pope.

Feudalism developed in order to counter the power of nation-states.
Feudalism developed in order to counter the power of nation-states.

Feudalism was created by the Papal States as a “thank you” to Charlemagne.

Answer 1

Feudalism was an effective protective measure against invasions and local warfare after the fall of Rome.

Explanation: After Western Rome collapsed, central authority weakened, so feudalism developed as a decentralized system where local lords provided protection and justice in exchange for service or land — helping communities defend against raids and instability.