A central element of Carolingian peasant life was the demesne, which was the
A) title of the lord to whom peasants owed service.
B) manse belonging to the lord, on which peasants were obligated to work.
C) name of the local church or monastery.
D) tax paid directly to the king.

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The demesne was the part of the lord's lands specifically reserved for his own use and profit. Peasants were often required to work on the demesne as part of their feudal obligations, making it a central element of Carolingian peasant life.

A Central Element of Carolingian Peasant Life Was the Demesne