Question

question 5 (1 point)
how does the article describe the definition of feudalism?
a trade network connecting africa to europe and asia before the 15th century
a type of african kingdom where rulers shared power equally with their subjects
a system in which people who work the land are exploited by those who own it, with peasants providing labor in exchange for protection or land use
a religious hierarchy centered around the catholic church
question 6 (1 point)
what is the name of the group that invaded northern africa to establish institutions, increase literacy, and expand trade with european countries?
the vikings
the arabs
the portuguese
the ottomans

Explanation:

For Question 5: Feudalism is a medieval European socioeconomic system focused on land ownership, labor exchange for protection, and exploitation of land workers by landowners. The other options describe unrelated systems (trade networks, African kingdoms, religious hierarchy).
For Question 6: The Portuguese were the European group that invaded Northern Africa, establishing institutions, promoting literacy, and expanding trade links with Europe. The Vikings focused on Northern Europe, the Arabs spread through conquest but not primarily for European trade expansion in this context, and the Ottomans were centered on the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East.

Answer:

Question 5: C. A system in which people who work the land are exploited by those who own it, with peasants providing labor in exchange for protection or land use
Question 6: C. The Portuguese