The Anglo-Saxon Church (AQA GCSE History): Quizzes
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What did 'divine right' mean in medieval England?
What did 'divine right' mean in medieval England?
Kings received authority from God
What was the Day of Judgement?
What was the Day of Judgement?
When God decided heaven or hell
What was Mass in medieval England?
What was Mass in medieval England?
The main church service
Who sat at the very top of the religious hierarchy?
Who sat at the very top of the religious hierarchy?
The Pope
What percentage of annual income did the tithe require people to pay?
What percentage of annual income did the tithe require people to pay?
10%
Which life events required fees paid to the Church?
Which life events required fees paid to the Church?
Funerals, weddings, baptisms
What made the Church one of the biggest landowners in England?
What made the Church one of the biggest landowners in England?
Legacies left when people died
What was pluralism?
What was pluralism?
Holding multiple church positions
What was simony?
What was simony?
Buying and selling church positions
What issue did Anglo-Saxon priests have regarding celibacy?
What issue did Anglo-Saxon priests have regarding celibacy?
Many were married despite the law
In what year did Stigand become Archbishop of Canterbury?
In what year did Stigand become Archbishop of Canterbury?
1052
What was Archbishop Stigand's main characteristic?
What was Archbishop Stigand's main characteristic?
More politician than religious leader