Question

Match the key word to its definition.

(1 point)
a political system where land is given in exchange for taxes, loyalty, and protection land given in exchange for loyalty and taxes a superior nobleman; wealthy land owner in the Middle Ages a nobleman who received land in exchange for service in medieval Europe
fief




lord




feudalism




vassal

Answer 1

Here are the matches for the key words to their definitions:

- **feudalism**: a political system where land is given in exchange for taxes, loyalty, and protection
- **fief**: land given in exchange for loyalty and taxes
- **lord**: a superior nobleman; wealthy land owner in the Middle Ages
- **vassal**: a nobleman who received land in exchange for service in medieval Europe