To what does the age of the castellans, which began around 1000 in France, refer?
A) Upper-class laywomen who helped cultivate the culture of "those who fought," as wives and mothers of vassals and lords
B) Groups of traveling astrologers who predicted that the end of the world would come after the turn of the millennium
C) The development of castella, a new type of armor that was lighter and harder than earlier armor
D) Widespread, virtually independent rule by castellans (the term castellan referred to any man who held a castle)

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The age of the castellans refers to a period when castellans, individuals who held and governed castles, had widespread and virtually independent rule. This era marked a significant aspect of medieval feudal society in France, emphasizing the decentralization of power and the importance of castles in military and administrative control.

To What Does the Age of the Castellans, Which Began