Question

• Attacks by Vikings and other invaders
• Weakening of centralized government
• Decision of nobles to take over local defense

The list above is describing
A.
the political relationships under feudalism.
B.
the development of social classes during feudalism.
C.
the economic consequences of feudalism.
D.
the reasons for the development of feudalism.

Answer 1

D. the reasons for the development of feudalism.

Explanation: Viking/other invasions and a weakened central authority forced local nobles to provide protection and order themselves, which led to the decentralized, land-for-service system known as feudalism (not a description of political relationships, social classes, or economic consequences).