Question

how did the threat of invasion lead to the development of the manor system?
the manor system created a strong military.
the manor system offered people protection.
the manor system stopped invaders from entering europe.
the manor system kept lords wealthy and powerful.

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: The manor system was not primarily about creating a strong military. Its focus was on the economic and social structure of the estate, not military buildup.
• Option 2: During the threat of invasion (e.g., in the early Middle Ages), the manor system (a self - sufficient estate run by a lord) offered people (serfs, peasants, etc.) protection. People would live on the manor, and the lord's authority and the manor's defenses (like walls, the lord's retinue) provided a safe haven from invaders.
• Option 3: The manor system was local and could not stop invaders from entering an entire continent like Europe. Invasions (e.g., Viking, Magyar, Muslim invasions) still occurred and affected different regions.
• Option 4: While the manor system did help lords maintain wealth and power, this is not the direct connection to the threat of invasion. The key factor related to invasion was the protection the manor offered.

Answer:

B. The manor system offered people protection.