United KingdomHistory 41 · History
In medieval England, who sat in the House of Commons?
- aBishops and the great landowners, who held the highest titles
- bEvery adult man in the country who owned a house
- cKnights, who were usually smaller landowners, and richer townspeopleCorrect answer
- dJudges and royal officials chosen by the king himself
Why?
The Commons was made up of knights and wealthier townspeople. Bishops and the great landowners sat in the House of Lords, and only a small number of people could vote.
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