Local government and law (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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What was the primary role of the shire reeve in Anglo-Saxon England?
What was the primary role of the shire reeve in Anglo-Saxon England?
King's representative in each shire
What authenticated the written orders (writs) issued by the Anglo-Saxon monarch?
What authenticated the written orders (writs) issued by the Anglo-Saxon monarch?
The royal seal
What was the geld tax based on in Anglo-Saxon England?
What was the geld tax based on in Anglo-Saxon England?
Land ownership
In which court did the shire reeve act as a judge?
In which court did the shire reeve act as a judge?
Shire court
How many acres of land did one hide represent in Anglo-Saxon England?
How many acres of land did one hide represent in Anglo-Saxon England?
Approximately 120 acres
How many people did each hide of land have to provide for the fyrd?
How many people did each hide of land have to provide for the fyrd?
One person
What was the correct order of administrative divisions from largest to smallest?
What was the correct order of administrative divisions from largest to smallest?
Earldoms, shires, hundreds, tithings
What happened if someone in a tithing broke the law but wasn't brought to court?
What happened if someone in a tithing broke the law but wasn't brought to court?
Other members faced punishment
What were able-bodied men legally obligated to do when a hue and cry was raised?
What were able-bodied men legally obligated to do when a hue and cry was raised?
Join the pursuit of criminals
Who did the Anglo-Saxon legal system struggle to control effectively?
Who did the Anglo-Saxon legal system struggle to control effectively?
Powerful earls and nobles
What was the main purpose of wergild compensation in Anglo-Saxon law?
What was the main purpose of wergild compensation in Anglo-Saxon law?
To prevent blood feuds
Why did Anglo-Saxons use trial by ordeal when courts couldn't reach a decision?
Why did Anglo-Saxons use trial by ordeal when courts couldn't reach a decision?
Belief that God would reveal the truth