Question

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feudal obligations
vassel to lord

• loyalty
• military service
• ransom, if needed

lord to vassel

• protection
• land (fief)

explain the mutual obligation(s) as illustrated in this diagram.

Explanation:

The diagram shows the feudal relationship between vassal and lord. The vassal owes loyalty, military service, and ransom (if needed) to the lord. In return, the lord provides protection and land (fief) to the vassal. This is a mutual - obligation system where each party has duties to the other: the vassal's services are exchanged for the lord's provision of land and protection.

Answer:

In the feudal system as shown, there is a mutual - obligation relationship. The vassal must show loyalty to the lord, provide military service, and pay ransom if required. In return, the lord is obligated to provide the vassal with protection and grant land (a fief). So the vassal's obligations (loyalty, military service, ransom) are exchanged for the lord's obligations (protection, land).