Question

During the Middle Ages, kings granted large sections of land to __________. A. serfs B. lords C. slaves D. peasants

Answer 1

Answer:

Right choice:

B. lords

Explanation:

Granting lands to lords - and elevating somebody to nobility and knighthood - was a privilege of a king. In this way kings paid for services, rewarded assistance and heroism during a war, or won political allegiances and loyalties.

Answer 2

Kings gave their land to the lords who in turn controlled the land given by the king.