How did Germanic tribes carve Europe into small kingdoms?
A. Germanic leaders formed strong alliances.
B. Germanic traders set up free-trade zones.
C. Germanic priests unified religious groups.
D. Germanic kings waged wars of conquest.
The correct answer is D. Germanic kings waged wars of conquest.
To arrive at this answer, we need to understand the historical context of Europe during the time when Germanic tribes carved the continent into small kingdoms. The Germanic tribes, also known as the Barbarians, were groups of people who originated from Northern Europe and migrated southward during the decline of the Roman Empire.
When the Roman Empire began to weaken and lose control over its territories in the 5th century, Germanic tribes saw an opportunity to expand their influence. Germanic kings emerged as powerful leaders within their respective tribes and sought to establish their dominance over neighboring territories.
These Germanic kings waged wars of conquest, often against the Roman forces or other Germanic tribes. Through military campaigns and victories, they were able to carve out their own kingdoms within Europe. The conquered territories were then ruled by Germanic kings and became the foundation for the smaller kingdoms that emerged during this period.
Therefore, it was through the military aggression and conquests of Germanic kings that Europe was carved into small kingdoms.