Fiefs were lands that were granted to nobles by a lord or king in return for their military service and loyalty. This practice was common in medieval Europe, particularly during the feudal period. The nobleman who received the fief became the lord of that land and was responsible for governing it and providing military aid to their overlord.

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Fiefs Were

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Fiefs were

A) lands bestowed on noblemen in return for military aid.
B) Germanic acts of valor and fidelity.
C) judgments in Germanic law which were decided after an ordeal.
D) nobles who fought next to the king.

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