Arthur, the good King of Britain...held a rich and royal court ?
Correct answer: D. This line suggests the elegance necessary for the feudal king to display being at the top of the economic hierarchy.
- A. This line suggests that Britain was the most important place in the medieval world.
- B. This line suggests that good kings are rewarded by God.
- C. This line suggests that Arthur was beloved by the English, because he was good.
- D. This line suggests the elegance necessary for the feudal king to display being at the top of the economic hierarchy.
Explanation
The rich and royal court represents the splendour and status expected of a feudal king at the summit of the social and economic hierarchy. The line is about royal display rather than Britain’s universal importance or divine reward.
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