After the collapse of Charlemagne's empire, the pattern of political life in western Europe
(A) was dominated by the strong empire, that his sons and heirs established.
(B) was modeled on the Byzantine Empire.
(C) returned to small tribes and clans with regional or local loyalties.
(D) focused on religious control of states and politics.
(E) consisted of regional monarchies with strong aristocracies
Answer: E