Which of the following is an example of a serf?

A. A ruler whose subjects swore absolute loyalty and service

B. A soldier who swore an oath to protect the people and land of a superior

C. A farmer who was not allowed to leave the land on which he worked

D. A person who collected taxes and protected the homes of peasants

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Heidy Mathis

2 March, 05:16

Which of the following is an example of a serf?

A. A ruler whose subjects swore absolute loyalty and service

B. A soldier who swore an oath to protect the people and land of a superior

C. A farmer who was not allowed to leave the land on which he worked

D. A person who collected taxes and protected the homes of peasants

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Crystal Wilson · Answer 1

The answer is C. Serf is a farmer who was not allowed to leave the land on which he worked. He is forced to do work. This started during the medieval period when Feudalism flourished. Lords are the owner of all the lands and farmers are required to toil the lands.