Q
Why is the presence of the comitatus ethic in Beowulf significant ?
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A
A. The comitatus ethic represents the shift from a nomadic to a more organized social structure.
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B. The comitatus ethic is evidence of a period in which behavior was guided by christian ethics.
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C. The comitatus ethic shows a historical return to older types of political organization.
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D. The comitatus ethic represents a culture in which rulers had no responsibilities to their citizens.
Correct Answer:
A. A. The comitatus ethic represents the shift from a nomadic to a more organized social structure.
