Question

Who became land owners in exchange for services in the feudal system?

A.
fiefs

B.
serfs

C.
vassals

D.
knights

Answer 1

C, Vassal; It is not B because a fief is just the piece of land granted, while the vassal is the land owner.

Answer 2

The correct answer is:

Vassals became land owners in exchange for services in the feudal system.

Explanation:

• Vassals in the Middle Ages were an integral part of Feudalism; which was a system of the government throughout Europe in the Middle Ages.

• Vassal in the Feudal society are the one invested with a fief in return for services to an overload,which included homage, fealty and military services equivalent to that of a lord.

• They are also referred as Feudal Tenants.