The most persistent problem in medieval European politics was the
a. demands of serfs for greater rights.
b. competing claims of kings and powerful nobles.
c. struggle of cities for the right of self-rule.
d. definition of who belonged to the Christian community of faith.
Answer: b. competing claims of kings and powerful nobles.
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