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What religious movement was a major factor in the decline of feudalism?

  1. Protestantism

  2. Communism

  3. Catholicism

  4. Judaism

The correct answer is: Protestantism

The Protestant Reformation was a major factor in the decline of feudalism because it led to a shift in power from the Catholic Church and its alliance with feudal lords to individuals and centralized governments. This weakened the feudal system and led to societal and economic changes, ultimately contributing to the decline of feudalism. The other options, such as Communism, Catholicism, and Judaism, may have played a role in the decline of feudalism in certain regions or time periods, but were not the main catalyst for its decline.