Which of the Following Was a Key Characteristic of the First

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a key characteristic of the first modern states that emerged from the European Dark Ages?

• A)reduced urbanization
• B)expansion of the serfdom/farming model
• C)greater concentration of wealth in the hands of lords
• D)less authoritarian power in the hands of a centralized government
• E)increased domestic stability

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