a major effect of the decline of the Roman empire was that western Europe a. came under control of the muslims b. was absorbed by the Byzantine empire c. returned to a republican form of government d. entered a period of chaos and disoreder

d. entered a period of chaos and disorder

Upon the fall of Rome, Europe ceased being influenced by the cultures of the Mediterranean coast and the feudal system of governance started. It affected the European society by making Europe be divided into Barbarian kingdoms that were constantly in chaos