Which term refers to the system of lords providing protection in return for service and land tenure?

• A. Feudalism
• B. Vernacular
• C. Masterpiece
• D. Exchequer

Answer: (A)

The system being described is feudalism, a structure in which land was held in exchange for loyalty and service. In this arrangement a lord grants land to a vassal, who in return promises military assistance, allegiance, and other duties. This relationship creates a web of mutual obligations: lords provide protection and land, while vassals offer service and support, often extending down to peasants who work the land. The idea of land tenure—holding and managing land as a result of these duties—is central to feudalism.

The other terms don’t fit the concept: vernacular refers to the everyday language of ordinary people, not a political-military system; a masterpiece is a highly skilled work of art or craft; the exchequer is a treasury or financial department.