England on the eve of the conquest (OCR GCSE History A (Explaining the Modern World)): Quizzes
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When did the Anglo-Saxon kings and their courts convert to Christianity?
When did the Anglo-Saxon kings and their courts convert to Christianity?
590s
How much land in England did the late Anglo-Saxon Church hold?
How much land in England did the late Anglo-Saxon Church hold?
Over one-quarter
Which important council did Anglo-Saxon bishops serve on?
Which important council did Anglo-Saxon bishops serve on?
The Witan
What was the marital status of most local Anglo-Saxon priests?
What was the marital status of most local Anglo-Saxon priests?
They were married
In what language did Anglo-Saxon monks write Bible extracts?
In what language did Anglo-Saxon monks write Bible extracts?
Old English
What did people gather around to worship in areas without permanent churches?
What did people gather around to worship in areas without permanent churches?
Large stone crosses
What did Anglo-Saxons believe Viking invasions were?
What did Anglo-Saxons believe Viking invasions were?
Punishment for their sins
In what year did Pope Gregory appoint Augustine to England?
In what year did Pope Gregory appoint Augustine to England?
596
What important office did Augustine establish in England?
What important office did Augustine establish in England?
Archbishopric of Canterbury
Why was the Anglo-Saxon church criticised by the Pope?
Why was the Anglo-Saxon church criticised by the Pope?
Allowing priests to marry
What made Anglo-Saxon saints distinctive compared to other European churches?
What made Anglo-Saxon saints distinctive compared to other European churches?
Too many were local people
What two church traditions influenced the Anglo-Saxon church?
What two church traditions influenced the Anglo-Saxon church?
Roman Catholic & Celtic