Question

1
select the correct answer.
which list represents the sequence of social positions in the feudal hierarchy (starting from the uppermost tier)?
a. vassals, lords, king, clergy, serfs
b. king, lords, clergy, vassals, serfs
c. king, lords, clergy, vassals, lords
d. lords, serfs, vassals, king, clergy

Explanation:

To determine the correct feudal hierarchy, we recall the structure: The king was the highest, followed by lords (nobles), then clergy (religious leaders), vassals (who swore loyalty to lords/king), and serfs (peasants at the bottom). Option A is incorrect (vassals/lords below king). Option C repeats lords. Option D has wrong order (lords/serfs before king). Option B matches the hierarchy.

Answer:

B. king, lords, clergy, vassals, serfs