Mark the statements that are TRUE about Europe during the ninth and tenth centuries.

Most serfs were hiring vassals to run their farming communities.

Trade was difficult.

There was political division in the continent.

Silver coins were the chief currency units.

Europe was a mass of small duchies and provinces.

The following statements are true about Europe during the ninth and tenth centuries.

Trade was difficult. There was political division in the continent. Europe was a mass of small duchies and provinces.

Explanation:

Europe during the ninth and tenth centuries had very many issues, namely;

1. Trade was difficult:

During the ninth and tenth century, Europe experienced a lot of invasions that lasted many years. They were attacked from the south by Muslims, from the North by the Vikings and from the East by people known as the Magyars. The attacks by the Vikings was one of the most brutal ones in Europe since it was vast and caused major changes in Europe. It was very difficult to be productive during war since most of the able men were busy fighting the war. Trade also needs peace and stability. Europe had non, thus trade became difficult.

2. There was political division in the continent.

Europe had three major kingdoms in the ninth century: the kingdoms of Heptarchy, East Anglia and the City of York. All these kingdoms had separate rulers with different political ideas. This caused political division.

3. Europe was a mass of small duchies and provinces

After invasions by the Danes and the Vikings, Europe became a mass of small duchies and provinces.