Multiple choice general knowledge

In the Middle Ages, an acre was measured as:

  1. 38,520 square cubits

  2. 56,450 square feet

  3. One day's plowing for one plow team

  4. One month's plowing for a single ox
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C Correct answer
Explanation

In medieval England, an acre was defined as the amount of land a plow team could till in one day. This practical measurement varied by region but averaged around 4,840 square yards, reflecting agricultural reality rather than fixed dimensions.

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