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Difficulty: MediumThe Domesday Book and Feudalism

Under the feudal system established in England after the Norman Conquest, what was the primary obligation of a nobleman in exchange for the land granted to him by the King?

  1. The nobleman had to provide military service and a certain number of armed knights for the King's army.Answer
  2. B
    The nobleman was required to pay a fixed monthly cash rent directly to the Royal Treasury.
  3. C
    The nobleman had to allow the peasants on his land to vote on how local taxes were spent.
  4. D
    The nobleman was responsible for conducting a new census and updating the Domesday Book every ten years.

Answer

The nobleman had to provide military service and a certain number of armed knights for the King's army.
In the feudal system, the King granted land to nobles in exchange for their loyalty and military support. This usually meant the noble had to provide a specific number of armed knights to fight in the King's army whenever called upon.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the relationship between the King and nobles in the feudal system.
The King owned all the land but granted large estates to nobles (tenants-in-chief).
Understanding the land-ownership hierarchy is the first step in identifying feudal duties.
2
Determine the 'cost' of the land grant for the nobleman.
The nobleman owed the King loyalty and specific services, primarily military in nature.
The feudal system was a reciprocal agreement where land was 'paid for' through service rather than money.
3
Select the option that describes this military requirement.
Providing military service and knights for the King's army.
This matches the historical role of the nobility as the military elite under Norman rule.

Key Concept

The Feudal System as a Hierarchy of Land for Service
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The Domesday Book and Feudalism

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