Question

What effect did the collapse of the Western Roman Empire have on Western Europe?

A. Western europe thrived without the oppressive rule of the roman empire.
B. former roman lands were divided into serveal germanic kingdoms
C. the roman catholic church declined in power and influence
D. trade and commerce spiked, thanks to new Germanic trade partners

Answer 1

The effect of the fall of the Western Roman Empire on Western Europe was that former Roman lands were divided into several Germanic Kingdoms.

Step-by-step explanation:

• After the Roman Empire fell, different Germanic tribes invaded and conquered the former Roman lands.
• This later led to many civil wars as each tribe was trying to retain the title of the King.
• These tribes evolved into separate Kingdoms due to their old Germanic Custom. According to that custom, all that a King inherits has to be divided among his sons.
• Thus in the Roman lands, feudalism began to emerge where each son ruled over his own kingdom and people. So all the former Roman lands got divided into different Germanic kingdoms.