Changes to government (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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In Anglo-Saxon England, who did sheriffs answer to rather than directly to the king?
In Anglo-Saxon England, who did sheriffs answer to rather than directly to the king?
Earls
What was the key change to sheriff authority under Norman rule?
What was the key change to sheriff authority under Norman rule?
They answered directly to the monarch
What new military responsibility did Norman sheriffs gain?
What new military responsibility did Norman sheriffs gain?
Custodians of royal castles
What was the fyrd in Anglo-Saxon England?
What was the fyrd in Anglo-Saxon England?
The local militia
When were many English sheriffs replaced by Norman appointees?
When were many English sheriffs replaced by Norman appointees?
Following resistance in 1068-71
How did sheriffs exploit tax collection for personal gain?
How did sheriffs exploit tax collection for personal gain?
They kept surplus above required amount
What were demesne lands?
What were demesne lands?
The monarch's estates
What were the two main purposes of royal forests?
What were the two main purposes of royal forests?
Asserting control & generating revenue
What brutal punishment could people face for breaking forest laws?
What brutal punishment could people face for breaking forest laws?
Blinding
Which activity could result in punishment under forest law?
Which activity could result in punishment under forest law?
Collecting wood for fuel
What did 'forest' mean in Norman England?
What did 'forest' mean in Norman England?
Legal designation for royal hunting land
How did William generate revenue from royal forests?
How did William generate revenue from royal forests?
Fines & selling hunting rights