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Difficulty: MediumCommunalism and Feudalism

Complete the statement regarding feudal political relations by providing the correct historical term.

Answer:Under European feudalism, the formal ceremony and oath of fealty in which a vassal pledged personal loyalty and military service to a superior lord in exchange for protection and land tenure was known as 【homage】.

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homage
Homage refers to the solemn feudal ceremony where a warrior or noble publicly acknowledged his bond to a superior lord, swearing fealty in return for land rights and protection.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the feudal political mechanism described in the text.
The statement describes a sacred contract of allegiance made between a nobleman/warrior (vassal) and a higher lord.
Feudal social hierarchy was maintained through reciprocal ties of military duty, land tenure, and sworn personal allegiance.
2
Identify the specific legal and ceremonial term for this pledge of fealty.
The term is homage (or commendation).
Homage was the explicit ceremony where the vassal submitted to the lord to formalize their mutual rights and obligations.

Key Concept

Feudal Lord-Vassal Reciprocal Obligations and Fealty Oaths
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Communalism and Feudalism

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