Which was a characteristic of serfdom in the Middle Ages?

a. Serfs had to sign a contract in order to work.

b. Serfs could be freed through manumission.

c. Serfs worked for a lord in return for protection.

d. Serfs were usually separated from their families.

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19 November, 01:29

Which was a characteristic of serfdom in the Middle Ages?

a. Serfs had to sign a contract in order to work.

b. Serfs could be freed through manumission.

c. Serfs worked for a lord in return for protection.

d. Serfs were usually separated from their families.

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Lydia Mathis · Answer 1

Serfs were usually separated from their familes

Kiera Estrada · Answer 2

I'm pretty sure the answer is C. Because serfs worked (farms and stuff to provide for the lords and sometimes themselves if extra food) for lords in order to have a place to live in russia during that time, and the lords didn't want to lose their serfs

Which was a characteristic of serfdom in the Middle Ages?a. Serfs had to sign a contract in order to work.b. Serfs could be freed through manumission.c. Serfs worked for a lord in return for protection.d. Serfs were usually separated from their families.

Which was a characteristic of serfdom in the Middle Ages?

a. Serfs had to sign a contract in order to work.

b. Serfs could be freed through manumission.

c. Serfs worked for a lord in return for protection.

d. Serfs were usually separated from their families.