SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

WORLD HISTORY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In feudal times, which of the following groups DID NOT swear their loyalty to obtain protection or land?
A
Knights
B
Monarch
C
Serfs
D
Lords/Nobles
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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.

Detailed explanation-2: -In the feudal relationship, a vassal owed loyalty and service to a lord according to the terms of their personal agreement. In the feudal way of things, lords and kings did not make law since they were guided by tradition and precedent.

Detailed explanation-3: -A feudal society has three distinct social classes: a king, a noble class (which could include nobles, priests, and princes) and a peasant class. Historically, the king owned all the available land, and he portioned out that land to his nobles for their use.

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