The correct option is A Weakened Roman empire
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The dark ages in Europe was a result of the weakening of the Roman Empire due to multiple invasions by tribes like Goths, Vandals, Huns and others. The Roman Catholic Churches became powerful, superstitious and corrupted. Feudalism and feudal kings also rose to prominence.