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"To William most glorious duke of the Aquitanians, bishop Fulbert the favor of his prayers. Asked to write something concerning of fealty, I have noted briefly for you on the authority of the books the things which follow. He who swears fealty to his lord ought always to have six things in memory; what is harmless, safe, honorable, useful, easy, practicable."

This passage describes__________________.
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  1. The duties of serfs.

  2. The duties of vassals.

  3. The duties of the nobility.

  4. The duties of the clergy.

  5. The duties of a king.

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Correct Option: A

Under the feudal system the land was owned by ___________.

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  1. Workers

  2. Nobles

  3. Donors

  4. Capitalists

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Correct Option: B

Which of these does NOT describe Japan in the 500-1500 period?

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  1. The emperor experienced a decline in centralized power.

  2. Japan culturally borrowed from China.

  3. Japan was conquered by neighboring states.

  4. Feudalism emerged.

  5. Buddhism and Shintoism were the prevailing religions.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The emperor experienced a decline in centralized power.

The two traditions which formed the part of the feudal system were ______.

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  1. Investiture and land grant

  2. Investiture and homage

  3. Prayer and gift

  4. Service and protection

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Correct Option: B

Under the feudal system there were two distinct groups namely the ___________ and the vassals.

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  1. Nobles

  2. Workers

  3. Donors

  4. Capitalists

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Correct Option: A

The feudal system was a/an ____________ between the powerful and the weak.

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  1. Relationship

  2. Link

  3. Conflict

  4. Agreement

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Correct Option: D

Earls, Barons, Dukes and Knights were categories of ______.

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  1. Rulers

  2. Vassals

  3. Serfs

  4. Feudal lords

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Correct Option: D

Feudalism survived in Europe from _____ century to _____ century.

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  1. 9th to 15th

  2. 9th to 12th

  3. 14th to 16th

  4. 11th to 14th

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The term 'Feudal' is derived from the Latin word 'Feudalism' which means feudal estate. This is based on the feudary system which means- one who holds lands of an overlord in exchange for services.

In this social system, nobility held lands from the crown in exchange provided their military services, vassals were in turn tenants of the nobles. Peasants were obliged to live on their lord's land and give him homage, labour and a share of produce in exchange for protection.
Feudalism survived in Europe from 9th century to 15th century.

_________ was at the core of feudalism.

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  1. Ownership of vassals

  2. Ownership of nobles

  3. Ownership of land

  4. Donation of land

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Correct Option: C

Which of these was NOT a similarity between Western European and Japanese feudalism?

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  1. Both had a political hierarchy with fewer members at the top and more members at the bottom.

  2. Both allowed for highly-centralized political structures to dominate.

  3. Both were based on a system of mutual obligation among members of different classes.

  4. Both were tied to agriculture.

  5. Both systems had a warrior class.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Both had a political hierarchy with fewer members at the top and more members at the bottom.