The Quiz: The medieval period started with the fall of which empire?
A Holy Roman Empire
B Ottoman Empire
C Roman Empire
By 476, Western Rome collapsed after decades of decline due to economic crises, corruption, and invasion. Without a central political force in the sprawling empire, feudal fiefdoms emerged. Local lords commanded their own fighters, and constant battles over land and property ensued. In response, hilltop towns like Arrone were fortified, and people increasingly looked to the church for guidance, ushering in the medieval period.
The correct answer to this quiz is Roman Empire.