Question

Because feudalism had never been firmly established in Italy, growing city-states were able to

Answer 1

D. expamd into surrounding areas by taking lands away from nobles

Answer 2

Answer:

Option: D. Expand into surrounding areas by taking lands away from nobles

Explanation:

Since the rise of the Roman Empire, Italy has grown into a significant place, for trading goods and exchanging ideas from the other empire. Italy never became a firmly feudal state because of its flourished cities like Florence, Venice, Milan and other cities. By the 11th century, cities became large trading centers and were able to achieve independence from their formal monarchs also seized lands from nobles.