SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

WORLD HISTORY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Feudalism developed mainly because
A
the monarchy was too powerful
B
the Catholic Church was failing
C
people needed protection
D
King John created it
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Classical medieval feudalism depended on overlapping, complex, hierarchical relationships. There were oaths and obligations: a series of rights and privileges. A critical aspect of this system was protection: vassals would pledge their allegiance to a lord, and in return, that lord would protect them from harm.

Detailed explanation-2: -The main idea of feudalism was that land was given in return for service. Consequently, lords had people (vassals) who could fight for them and the vassal had the protection of the lord. This relationship was based on loyalty.

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