7. Which of the following most directly contributed to peasants’ inability to build wealth?(4 points)

Question

Responses

Since manors were self-sufficient, peasants did not need to build wealth.
Since manors were self-sufficient, peasants did not need to build wealth.

Peasants were required to tithe 90 percent of what they earned to lords.
Peasants were required to tithe 90 percent of what they earned to lords.

Only one common currency was used.
Only one common currency was used.

Peasants were not allowed to pass down an inheritance.

Answer 1

The response that most directly contributed to peasants’ inability to build wealth is:

Peasants were required to tithe 90 percent of what they earned to lords.

This significant financial obligation would severely limit peasants' ability to save and accumulate wealth.