Question

why did feudalism develop in medieval europe?
a. ○ because the roman empire fell and there was no strong central government to provide protection.
b. ○ because kings wanted to create a strong central government.
c. ○ because of the growth of trade between cities.
d. ○ because everyone wanted to become merchants and clergymen rather than be involved in the military.

Explanation:

To determine why feudalism developed in medieval Europe, we analyze each option:

• Option A: After the Roman Empire fell, there was no strong central government to provide protection. Feudalism emerged as a system where lords provided land (fiefs) to vassals in exchange for military service and protection, which fits the context of a power vacuum after the Roman collapse.
• Option B: Feudalism actually led to a decentralized system, not a strong central government. Kings in feudal Europe had limited direct control, as power was spread among lords. So this is incorrect.
• Option C: The growth of trade between cities was more associated with the rise of merchant classes and urbanization, not the development of feudalism. Feudalism was a rural, agrarian - based system, so this is not the cause.
• Option D: The desire to be merchants or clergymen is not related to the development of feudalism. Feudalism was centered around the relationship between lords and vassals for military and economic (land - based) purposes, not people's career preferences for non - military roles.

Answer:

A. Because the Roman Empire fell and there was no strong central government to provide protection.