Question

the author claims that feudalism declined for several reasons. select four reasons that support this claim.
a the population decreased because of the black plague.
b the introduction of coins led to little use for the exchange of services.
c lords provided military protection in exchange for land.
d loyalties were confused between nobles and vassals.
e peasants revolted against the system.
f peasants worked without pay and provided food for everyone.

Explanation:

• The Black Plague - caused population decline, disrupting feudal labor and social structures.
• Confused loyalties - broke down the hierarchical relationships key to feudalism.
• Peasant revolts - challenged the authority and economic basis of feudalism.
• Coins - changed the economic - exchange system, reducing feudal - based service - for - land arrangements.

Answer:

A. The population decreased because of the Black Plague.
B. The introduction of coins led to little use for the exchange of services.
D. Loyalties were confused between nobles and vassals.
E. Peasants revolted against the system.