The Existence of the Serfs Was

question 77

Multiple Choice

The existence of the serfs was

• A) likely to be dismal.
• B) based on the need for protection that the lord could provide.
• C) marred by the contempt that was felt for them.
• D) likely to be too weak to resist the encroachment of local magnates.
• E) All of these were true of the serfs' condition.

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