Question

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Which statement best explains why the feudal system developed?
A. More and more people in Europe were demanding political rights, and the feudal system spelled out the rights of each class of people.

B. Europeans wanted to reduce the power of the church, and the feudal system made it clear that nobles would write local laws, organize courts, and collect taxes.

C. Nobles could protect their property and local people from Viking raiders and armed bands by offering land in exchange for loyalty and military service.

D. Nobles realized they were losing their importance in society as cities grew, and the feudal system guaranteed that the nobles would remain at the top of the political and social pyramid.

Answer 1

C. Nobles could protect their property and local people from Viking raiders and armed bands by offering land in exchange for loyalty and military service. 


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Answer 2

I would say that the answer is (C), because of when the feudal system began to develop. From what I know it started to develop soon after the fall of the roman empire. Hence, a system such as the feudal system could allow nobles to give protection to local people which settlements needed.