Viking Invasions And The Rise Of Feudalism
Which of the following best explains how the arrival of the Vikings in Europe contributed to the transition from centralized imperial rule to decentralized feudalism?
A
European populations required localized, responsive, and militarily capable authorities for protection against raids.
B
Imperial rulers fled from Viking invasions, leaving local feudal lords to govern in their absence.
C
The English monarchy established a new nobility specifically to negotiate treaties with Viking leaders.
D
Feudalism provided a more effective framework for encouraging trade between Europeans and the Vikings.
E
The Vikings conquered European territories and imposed their own decentralized political system.