Which of these best describes the European manorial system used in Medieval times?

Question

A.
It was a political system that gave power to the nobility and the Church.
B.
It was an economic system that benefited both the nobles and the peasants.
C.
It was a religious system that gave power to the Church and the king.
D.
It was a military system that benefited both the king and the peasants.

Answer 1

The best description of the European manorial system used in Medieval times is:

B. It was an economic system that benefited both the nobles and the peasants.

The manorial system was primarily an economic arrangement where the lord of the manor owned the land and provided protection and the peasants (serfs) worked the land in exchange for food, shelter, and a measure of protection. While it did benefit the nobles more significantly, the peasants also received certain rights and benefits from their relationship with the lord.