Question

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

Western Europe thrived without the oppressive rule of the Roman Empire.

Former Roman lands were divided into several Germanic kingdoms.

The Roman Catholic Church declined in power and influence.

Trade and commerce spiked, thanks to new Germanic trade partners.

Answer 1

The second one. Without Roman order it returned to the way it was before the Romans invaded.

Answer 2

The correct answer is B) Former Roman lands were divided into several Germanic kingdoms.

The effect that the collapse of the Western Roman Empire had on Western Europe was that Former Roman lands were divided into several Germanic kingdoms.

Odoacer, the Germanic leader overthrew Romulus -the last Roman Emperor- in 476 CE. The Barbarians tribes such as the Goths had invaded many parts of the Western empire. The vast territory was so difficult to maintain and Germanic tribes ended up established in the region. Odoacer negotiated with Byzantine Emperor Zeno and he granted him the status of Patrician and viceroy in Italy. So it is true that the effect that the collapse of the Western Roman Empire had on Western Europe was that Former Roman lands were divided into several Germanic kingdoms.