What was the system of land ownership used by the Normans called?

AFeudalismRight answer
BPrecedence
CCodification
DCommon law

Answer: Feudalism

Under feudalism the king handed land to lords, who had to help him fight. In northern Scotland and Ireland, land was held by members of clans (prominent families).

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