Question

Statement A: Under investiture, the king assured the vassal justice and protection while handing over the land.

Statement B: The homage tradition involved the feudal lords promising their loyalty and service to the vassals.

Select the most applicable option.

• A. Statement A is true, and Statement B is false
• B. Statement A is false, and Statement B is true
• C. Both statements are true
• D. Both statements are false

Answer 1

The correct option is A Statement A is true, and Statement B is false

Feudalism followed two traditions: investiture and homage. In exchange for the land, the nobleman provided homage and services to the king. Homage was a special honour or respect they showed for their king publicly. The homage tradition involved the vassal promising their loyalty and service to the feudal lord. Under investiture, the king assured the vassal justice and protection while handing over the land.