The nature, structure and diversity of late Anglo-Saxon society (OCR GCSE History B (Schools History Project)): Quizzes
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In which century did the Anglo-Saxon invasions of England begin?
In which century did the Anglo-Saxon invasions of England begin?
5th century
How long did the Anglo-Saxon period last before the Norman conquest?
How long did the Anglo-Saxon period last before the Norman conquest?
Six centuries
When did Harthacnut die, allowing Edward the Confessor to become king?
When did Harthacnut die, allowing Edward the Confessor to become king?
1042
What percentage of the population were slaves in late Anglo-Saxon society?
What percentage of the population were slaves in late Anglo-Saxon society?
10%
What type of society was Anglo-Saxon England?
What type of society was Anglo-Saxon England?
Agricultural, feudal
Roughly how many thegns were there below the earls?
Roughly how many thegns were there below the earls?
Five thousand
What three types of control did earls have over their earldoms?
What three types of control did earls have over their earldoms?
Economic, legal, military
What was the Witan's role in Anglo-Saxon England?
What was the Witan's role in Anglo-Saxon England?
Advise the king on government
What was the wergild value of a king in thrymsa?
What was the wergild value of a king in thrymsa?
30,000 thrymsa
What was wergild in Anglo-Saxon law?
What was wergild in Anglo-Saxon law?
Compensation paid by murderer's family
Which family was the richest and most powerful in the kingdom?
Which family was the richest and most powerful in the kingdom?
The Godwinson family
What was the head of a shire called?
What was the head of a shire called?
Shire-reeve
What were burhs in Anglo-Saxon shires?
What were burhs in Anglo-Saxon shires?
Fortified towns
What were tithings responsible for?
What were tithings responsible for?
Law and order
Who made up the Witan council?
Who made up the Witan council?
Earls and archbishops