📕 Chapter 3: A Long and Illustrious History
Which TWO statements correctly describe the structure of the feudal system in England?
Correct answers: The king was the ultimate owner of all land.; Peasants farmed small plots of land in exchange for labour and a share of their produce.
✓ The king was the ultimate owner of all land.
B Knights directly provided military service to the king for their land.
✓ Peasants farmed small plots of land in exchange for labour and a share of their produce.
D Barons and lords were responsible for farming the king's personal estates.
💡 Explanation
Under the feudal system, the king owned all the land, and peasants worked small plots in return for labour and a share of their crops.
Key facts to remember
- King owned all land under feudal system
- Land given to barons/lords for loyalty and military service
- Peasants (serfs) farmed land in exchange for labour
Why this is the answer
From the official Life in the UK study material — 3.2.1 The feudal system and the Domesday Book:
Under the feudal system introduced by the Normans, the king owned all the land. He gave large estates to his most important followers (barons and lords) in return for their loyalty and military service. These lords then divided their land among knights, who in turn allowed peasants (serfs) to farm small plots in exchange for labour and a share of their crops.
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