Medieval Britain c.1250–c.1500 (OCR GCSE History A (Explaining the Modern World)): 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
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 was the legal status of Jews in medieval England?
What was the legal status of Jews in medieval England?
Property of the king
Why did Jews emerge as moneylenders in England?
Why did Jews emerge as moneylenders in England?
Christians couldn't charge interest
What were the areas where Jews lived called?
What were the areas where Jews lived called?
Jewries
What was 'blood libel'?
What was 'blood libel'?
Using Christian blood in rituals
What percentage of the royal treasury's income did Jews provide in the 12th-13th centuries?
What percentage of the royal treasury's income did Jews provide in the 12th-13th centuries?
8%
During which years did Christians carry out pogroms against Jewish homes and property?
During which years did Christians carry out pogroms against Jewish homes and property?
1189-1190
How many Jews took refuge at Clifford's Tower in York Castle during the riots?
How many Jews took refuge at Clifford's Tower in York Castle during the riots?
About 150
What did the Statute of Jewry of 1275 require Jews to wear?
What did the Statute of Jewry of 1275 require Jews to wear?
Large yellow badges on outer clothes
How many Jews did Edward I execute for coin clipping in 1278?
How many Jews did Edward I execute for coin clipping in 1278?
293
When was the Edict of Expulsion issued, expelling Jews from England?
When was the Edict of Expulsion issued, expelling Jews from England?
18 July 1290