Jews in medieval England (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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Approx. how many Jewish people lived in England by 1200?
Approx. how many Jewish people lived in England by 1200?
Around 5,000
What made Jewish people unique in medieval England?
What made Jewish people unique in medieval England?
Only non-Christians allowed to live there
Who directly protected Jewish people in medieval England?
Who directly protected Jewish people in medieval England?
The monarchy
What restriction limited Jewish employment opportunities?
What restriction limited Jewish employment opportunities?
Couldn't join trade guilds
Why did Jewish people dominate moneylending in medieval England?
Why did Jewish people dominate moneylending in medieval England?
Christians couldn't charge interest
What does 'usury' mean?
What does 'usury' mean?
Charging interest on loans
Who was Aaron of Lincoln?
Who was Aaron of Lincoln?
Wealthy moneylender in 12th century
What is antisemitism?
What is antisemitism?
Prejudice against Jewish people
What were 'blood libel' accusations?
What were 'blood libel' accusations?
False claims Jews killed Christian kids
What were tallages?
What were tallages?
Special taxes on Jewish people
What happened to Jewish debts after 1194 if someone died without a will?
What happened to Jewish debts after 1194 if someone died without a will?
Debts belonged to the crown
What is a pogrom?
What is a pogrom?
Organised violence vs. a group
How did Richard I respond to anti-Jewish violence during his coronation?
How did Richard I respond to anti-Jewish violence during his coronation?
Furious; ordered ringleaders executed
How many Jewish people sought refuge at Clifford's Tower in York in March 1190?
How many Jewish people sought refuge at Clifford's Tower in York in March 1190?
Around 150
When did the pogroms of 1189-90 begin?
When did the pogroms of 1189-90 begin?
Sept 1189 during Richard's coronation