Jewish communities and their expulsion from England in 1290 (OCR GCSE History B (Schools History Project)): Quizzes
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In which year did French-speaking Jews from Rouen begin to populate England?
In which year did French-speaking Jews from Rouen begin to populate England?
1066
Why did Norman kings protect Jewish communities in England?
Why did Norman kings protect Jewish communities in England?
For money lending services
How many Jews lived in England during King John's reign?
How many Jews lived in England during King John's reign?
About 5,000
What were the areas where Jews lived called?
What were the areas where Jews lived called?
Jewries
Jews made up 0.25% of England's population but provided what % of royal treasury income?
Jews made up 0.25% of England's population but provided what % of royal treasury income?
8%
What is a pogrom?
What is a pogrom?
A riot against a particular group
Which event triggered the pogrom of English Jewry in Sept 1189?
Which event triggered the pogrom of English Jewry in Sept 1189?
King Richard I's coronation
How long could Jews live at the Domus Conversorum?
How long could Jews live at the Domus Conversorum?
Two years
What did the Statute of Jewry require Jews to wear on their outer clothes?
What did the Statute of Jewry require Jews to wear on their outer clothes?
Large yellow badges
In 1278, how many Jews did Edward I arrest for coin clipping?
In 1278, how many Jews did Edward I arrest for coin clipping?
680
When did Edward I pass the Statute of Jewry?
When did Edward I pass the Statute of Jewry?
1275
On what date was the Edict of Expulsion issued?
On what date was the Edict of Expulsion issued?
18 July 1290
How many Jews were expelled from England in 1290?
How many Jews were expelled from England in 1290?
3,000
What were Jews accused of in the superstition known as blood libel?
What were Jews accused of in the superstition known as blood libel?
Using Christian blood in rituals