Question

what is meant by the tradition of courtly love?
a. the tradition of love and courtship followed by medieval nobles
b. the tradition of formal courtship followed by kings
c. the tradition in which a woman has an elevated position
d. the tradition in which the woman is a peace weaver between feuding families
e. the tradition of a knight providing lavish gifts to the queen

Explanation:

Courtly love was a medieval tradition among nobles. It involved specific ideals of love and courtship, such as the knight's devotion to a noble lady. Option B is too narrow (not just kings). Option C is a part but not the full definition. Option D is about a different role (peace - weaver in some other contexts like Anglo - Saxon, not courtly love). Option E is too specific (not just to the queen).

Answer:

A. the tradition of love and courtship followed by medieval nobles