Which statement describes how the fall of rome affected culture and civilization in western europe? a. without roman soldiers to protect them, christian monasteries were abandoned. b. communication became easier as the use of latin spread among nomadic tribes. c. education improved as regions gained more control over schools they founded. d. with no centralized government to impose order, lawlessness increased.

Rome, for better or worse, held Western Europe together. Who ever could project the most power was in charge. Norse Vikings landed along the English east coast and traveled far up the European rivers to take what they wanted. The general confusion made it hard to know who was enforcing laws or even what laws were in effect. The situation was ripe for people trading loyalty to a king or nobleman for security: The Feudal system