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
( ) advancements in agricultural technology

( ) influence of the Catholic Church

( ) lack of a central authority and infrastructure

( ) increased trade with Asia and North Africa

Answer 1

( ) lack of a central authority and infrastructure

Explanation: After Rome's fall, breakdown of central government, trade, and roads made local, self-sufficient estates (manors) necessary for protection and economic stability.