Which statement about the development of fief-holding is FALSE?
A. It was a response by local leaders who gathered military retainers to protect themselves, as the remnants of the imperial government could not adequately defend the state.
B. It led to the creation of a large number of knights who literally owed their livings to the lord who granted them a fief.
C. It led to a five-hundred-year period when warfare was dominated by heavily armed cavalry.
D. It reflected the high value of land during the centuries during which it was established.
E. It was a result of the Church's attempt to give serfs and peasants more social mobility.
Answer: E
You might also like to view...
What did the ex-slaves see as key to improving their condition?
What will be an ideal response?
The Romans admired the culture of __________ but had contempt for the citizens' squabbling, commerce, and perceived weakness.
A. Assyria B. Greece C. Iberia D. Persia
Although ________ was originally appointed as a special prosecutor to investigate the Whitewater scandal, he provided the evidence for accusing Clinton of sexual impropriety, perjury, and obstruction of justice
A) Patrick Fitzgerald B) Robert Bork C) Lawrence Walsh D) Kenneth W. Starr
Why did Karl Marx believe that now was the time for a revolution, as opposed to any time previously?
What will be an ideal response?