Q60
What was the reason for the breakup of the Carolingan Empire?
A.
Charlemagne's descendants were politically weak and disunited
B.
Vikings began raiding northern France
C.
Charlemagne's grandsons divided the empire into three parts
D.
All the above
AnswerAnswer: Option D
Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
The breakup of the Carolingian Empire was accompanied by invasions, migrations, and raids by external foes. The Atlantic and northern shores were harassed by the Vikings who raided the British Isles and settled there as well as in Iceland.