Which of the following did a vassal receive in exchange for his loyalty?

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Responses
the right to farm the lord's land
the right to farm the lord's land
the right to an estate
the right to an estate
the right to part of the lord's earnings
the right to part of the lord's earnings
the right to protection by the lord

1 answer

A vassal typically received the right to protection by the lord in exchange for his loyalty. While vassals could also gain rights related to land or earnings, the primary aspect of the feudal relationship was the protection offered by the lord in return for the vassal's allegiance and service.