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Difficulty: MediumThe Norman Conquest

Following his victory in 1066, William the Conqueror introduced a new social and land-ownership structure known as the feudal system. Under this hierarchy, what was the primary requirement of the king's nobles in exchange for the land they were granted?

  1. To provide the king with military service and a specific number of knights for his armyAnswer
  2. B
    To organize the election of local representatives to a national democratic parliament
  3. C
    To ensure that every person living on their land learned to speak French fluently
  4. D
    To protect the borders of England from an impending invasion by the Roman Empire

Answer

The correct answer is that nobles were required to provide the king with military service and a specific number of knights for his army.
The correct answer describes the fundamental basis of the feudal system: land was granted by the monarch to nobles in return for their loyalty and, most importantly, their promise to provide military service and knights when needed.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the period and system mentioned
The period is post-1066 (Norman Conquest) and the system is the feudal system.
This establishes the historical context of the social hierarchy.
2
Analyze the relationship between the King and the nobility in this era
The King owned all the land and granted portions of it to his most trusted supporters (nobles).
Understanding land ownership is key to identifying the reciprocal obligations of the period.
3
Determine what the King received in return for these land grants
In exchange for land, nobles swore an oath of loyalty and committed to providing military support, specifically knights.
This reciprocal arrangement was the foundation of the feudal structure.

Key Concept

Reciprocal obligations of the feudal system introduced by the Normans
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