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

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

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

Answer 1

The most accurate evaluation of the impact of feudalism after the fall of Western Rome from the provided responses is:

Feudalism was an effective protective measure against Germanic tribes.

Feudalism emerged as a decentralized political system that provided local lords with the means to defend their lands and people from invasions and raids by various groups, including Germanic tribes. The other statements either misrepresent historical context or do not align with the key characteristics and purposes of feudalism.