Question

what was an effect of the decline in trade after the fall of the roman empire?
○ people moved to new urban areas.
○ small farms struggled and failed.
○ there was a shift to a rural society.
○ trade grew in other parts of europe.

Explanation:

After the Roman Empire fell, trade declined. Urban areas relied on trade, so people left cities (ruling out "People moved to new urban areas"). Small farms often became more self - sufficient, not struggled (ruling out "Small farms struggled and failed"). Trade overall declined in Europe, so "Trade grew in other parts of Europe" is wrong. With less trade, people shifted to rural, self - sufficient lifestyles, so "There was a shift to a rural society" is correct.

Answer:

C. There was a shift to a rural society.