England on the eve of the conquest (OCR GCSE History B (Schools History Project)): Quizzes
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When did the kings and their courts in Anglo-Saxon England convert to Christianity?
When did the kings and their courts in Anglo-Saxon England convert to Christianity?
In the 590s
How much land did the Church hold in late Anglo-Saxon England?
How much land did the Church hold in late Anglo-Saxon England?
Over one-quarter of England's land
What important council did bishops serve on in Anglo-Saxon England?
What important council did bishops serve on in Anglo-Saxon England?
The Witan
What was true about local priests in late Anglo-Saxon England?
What was true about local priests in late Anglo-Saxon England?
They were usually married
Which two church traditions influenced the Anglo-Saxon church?
Which two church traditions influenced the Anglo-Saxon church?
Roman Catholic and Celtic
What language did monks use to write Bible extracts for the people?
What language did monks use to write Bible extracts for the people?
Old English
Where did people gather to worship in some parts without permanent churches?
Where did people gather to worship in some parts without permanent churches?
Around large stone crosses
What was an issue with saints in the Anglo-Saxon church?
What was an issue with saints in the Anglo-Saxon church?
They had too many saints
What did Anglo-Saxons believe Viking invasions were?
What did Anglo-Saxons believe Viking invasions were?
A punishment for their sins
When did Pope Gregory appoint Augustine to England?
When did Pope Gregory appoint Augustine to England?
In 596
What did Augustine establish that became the office of the Church leader in England?
What did Augustine establish that became the office of the Church leader in England?
The archbishopric of Canterbury
Why was the Anglo-Saxon church criticised by the Pope?
Why was the Anglo-Saxon church criticised by the Pope?
For allowing local priests to marry