In the (perhaps idealized) _____________, individual families would work one of eight plots, while a common plot would provide rent and taxes to the landowner.

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The correct answer is the Well-field system, which refers to an ancient Chinese land distribution method where land was divided into nine equal sections. The eight outer sections were cultivated by serfs or peasant families, while the central section was worked collectively to pay rent and taxes to the landowner. This system is often idealized in historical discussions about land use and agricultural organization.

In the (Perhaps Idealized) _____________, Individual Families Would Work One