Which of the Following Best Describes the Situation of Serfs

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the situation of serfs in Europe during the Middle Ages?

• A)They were bound by law to a particular place, but they could change occupations with the approval of their noble.
• B)Dues and taxes to the lord were set by tradition, but these were occasionally renegotiated.
• C)Laws governing serfdom were written, even though most serfs could not read them.
• D)Most serfs owned a small strip of land that might be able to produce enough food for their individual families.
• E)Serfdom, unlike slavery, seldom became hereditary.

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