The economy and social system (Edexcel GCSE History): Flashcards
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England's economic status by 1060
England's economic status by 1060
One of Europe's most prosperous nations
What were burhs?
What were burhs?
Fortified settlements serving as trading centres
Legal requirement for trade in burhs
Legal requirement for trade in burhs
All significant trade had to occur within burhs
Anglo-Saxon England's population in 1060
Anglo-Saxon England's population in 1060
Approximately 2 million people
Thegns in Anglo-Saxon society
Thegns in Anglo-Saxon society
Warrior-noble class with 5+ hides of land
What % of population were thegns?
What % of population were thegns?
Less than 1% (4,000-6,000 individuals)
Who were ceorl?
Who were ceorl?
Peasant farmers, 90% of population
Percentage of enslaved people
Percentage of enslaved people
9.7% of the population
% of population in burhs/towns by 1060
% of population in burhs/towns by 1060
10% of England's population
What was the Witan?
What was the Witan?
King's council of important nobles & church leaders
Who provided education in Anglo-Saxon England
Who provided education in Anglo-Saxon England
The Church provided virtually all educational services
Land needed to become a thegn
Land needed to become a thegn
Five or more hides of land
Bishops' political role
Bishops' political role
Advisors in Witan, had significant wealth & political power
Defensive features of burhs
Defensive features of burhs
Strong defensive walls and ramparts
England's main trade partners
England's main trade partners
Scandinavia, Normandy & Flanders