In the text you read “Nobles needed soldiers to defend their lands. Nobles gave knights, warriors who fought on horseback, land in exchange for military service. Nobles who gave land to knights so the knights would defend the land were called lords. A knight who promised to support the noble in battle was called a vassal. This system of promises between lords and vassals is known as feudalism.”

Question

Question: Which of the following describes the relationship between lords and vassals under the feudal system?



Group of answer choices

Lords allowed vassals to farm on their manors in exchange for food and other goods.

Lords gave land to vassals in exchange for loyalty and military service.

Lords represented the political interests of vassals in exchange for labor.

Lords provided knights to escort vassals on trade missions in exchange for payment.

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

Lords gave land to vassals in exchange for loyalty and military service.