JAMB Government 1989 Question 5

Question 5

Political Ideologies

One of the factors that led to the decline of feudalism is

  1. A.opposition to the system by the wealthy
  2. B.industrialization
  3. C.opposition to the system by the oppressed
  4. D.the discovery of new lands
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (opposition to the system by the oppressed)

Explanation

Revolts by peasants and serfs against their lords helped break down feudalism in Europe. The later rise of trade and industry finished it off.