Anglo-Saxon England (AQA GCSE History): Flashcards
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When was the Norman Conquest?
When was the Norman Conquest?
1066
What powers did Anglo-Saxon kings have?
What powers did Anglo-Saxon kings have?
Imposed taxes, created laws, owned most land
What was the Witan?
What was the Witan?
Royal advisors to the Anglo-Saxon king
What power did the Witan have?
What power did the Witan have?
Advisory only; king had final authority
Alfred the Great's reign
Alfred the Great's reign
871-899
Edward the Confessor's reign
Edward the Confessor's reign
1042-1066
How many earls in Anglo-Saxon England?
How many earls in Anglo-Saxon England?
Approximately 6
What were thegns?
What were thegns?
~4,000 warriors; managed courts, taxes, military
What were ceorls?
What were ceorls?
Free peasants who owned small plots of land
What % of population were thralls?
What % of population were thralls?
10% (enslaved people with no rights)
Who was St Dunstan?
Who was St Dunstan?
Archbishop of Canterbury, 960-978
What is the Alfred Jewel?
What is the Alfred Jewel?
Example of Anglo-Saxon craftsmanship in gold & enamel
What is Beowulf?
What is Beowulf?
Epic poem from Anglo-Saxon England
Social mobility in Anglo-Saxon England
Social mobility in Anglo-Saxon England
Extremely limited; born into class, stayed there
What does 'Unready' mean (Aethelred)?
What does 'Unready' mean (Aethelred)?
'Ill-advised'