Ancient history

What did the vassals give as a tribute?

The vassals gave a variety of things as tribute, including:

* Food and drink: This was the most common type of tribute, and included items such as grain, meat, fish, wine, and beer.

* Livestock: Vassals might also give livestock as tribute, such as horses, cattle, sheep, and pigs.

* Raw materials: Vassals might also give raw materials as tribute, such as timber, stone, and metal ores.

* Manufactured goods: Vassals might also give manufactured goods as tribute, such as weapons, armor, and clothing.

* Money: In some cases, vassals might also give money as tribute.