In what way did feudal relationships differ from the representation of a pyramid?

A. Vertical ties of loyalty only
B. Horizontal ties of loyalty
C. Both verticals and horizontal ties
D. Circular ties of loyalty

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The answer is C. Both verticals and horizontal ties.

In feudal relationships, there were vertical ties of loyalty between lords and vassals (where vassals owed service and loyalty to their lords in exchange for protection and land), as well as horizontal ties among vassals themselves, which could involve alliances and mutual obligations among peers. Thus, the structure is more complex than a simple pyramid representation.