The economy and social system (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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By 1060, how did Anglo-Saxon England compare economically to other European nations?
By 1060, how did Anglo-Saxon England compare economically to other European nations?
One of the most prosperous nations
Which regions did England have strong commercial relationships with?
Which regions did England have strong commercial relationships with?
Scandinavia, Normandy and Flanders
What were the designated trading centres called in Anglo-Saxon England?
What were the designated trading centres called in Anglo-Saxon England?
Burhs
What was the approximate population of Anglo-Saxon society in 1060?
What was the approximate population of Anglo-Saxon society in 1060?
2 million people
How many hides of land did thegns need to possess?
How many hides of land did thegns need to possess?
Five or more hides
What percentage of the population did thegns represent?
What percentage of the population did thegns represent?
Less than 1%
What percentage of the population were ceorl (peasant farmers)?
What percentage of the population were ceorl (peasant farmers)?
About 90%
What percentage of Anglo-Saxon society were enslaved people?
What percentage of Anglo-Saxon society were enslaved people?
About 9.7%
What percentage of England's population lived in burhs by 1060?
What percentage of England's population lived in burhs by 1060?
Around 10%
Where did legal requirements mandate significant trade transactions must occur?
Where did legal requirements mandate significant trade transactions must occur?
Within burhs
What did the Anglo-Saxon Church provide virtually all of?
What did the Anglo-Saxon Church provide virtually all of?
Educational services
What was the Witan?
What was the Witan?
King's council of nobles and church leaders
How could a ceorl become a thegn?
How could a ceorl become a thegn?
By acquiring five or more hides of land