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What was the Feudal Contract in feudalism?
What was the Feudal Contract in feudalism?
- An agreement where the peasants provided free labor to the lords
- An agreement where the vassal promised loyalty to the lord and to provide military service or goods from the land (correct)
- An agreement where the serfs promised military service to the lords
- An agreement where the knights promised to protect the serfs and peasants
Which statement best describes the relationship between vassals and lords in feudalism?
Which statement best describes the relationship between vassals and lords in feudalism?
- Vassals were required to pay taxes to the peasants working the land
- Vassals could become lords themselves after receiving land from their lords (correct)
- Lords were obligated to provide financial support to the vassals
- Lords worked under vassals' command in battle
What differentiated serfs from peasants in the feudal system?
What differentiated serfs from peasants in the feudal system?
- Peasants had more freedom as some owned the land they worked, unlike serfs (correct)
- Serfs had more rights to change jobs compared to peasants
- Peasants had to give a larger portion of what they produced to the lord, unlike serfs
- Serfs were free to leave the land, while peasants were not
What was a key responsibility of the vassals towards their lords?
What was a key responsibility of the vassals towards their lords?
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How did the Feudal Contract ensure mutual obligations between vassals and lords?
How did the Feudal Contract ensure mutual obligations between vassals and lords?
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