GOVERNMENT
JAMB 2011 - Question 7
Government 2011 JAMB Past Questions - Question 7: A system based on hierarchies of land ownership is
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Correct Answer
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Explanation
Feudalism is a system which is based on hierarchies of landownership. Ownership of land was vested in the King or Monarch or Emperor who also controlled all the users of the land. The land owners sublet theland to their subjects who must in turn, render services such as work for certain days forthe land owners, fight on his behalf, etc. Feudalismwas first practised in ancient Europe from A.D. 476 to AD 1500. Examples could be found in ancient India, china and japan. it was also practiced in Asia and Africa.

