The nature, structure and diversity of late Anglo-Saxon society (OCR GCSE History A (Explaining the Modern World)): 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 was England Anglo-Saxon before the Norman conquest?
How long was England Anglo-Saxon before the Norman conquest?
Six centuries
When did the Danes destroy the seven kingdoms of the Heptarchy?
When did the Danes destroy the seven kingdoms of the Heptarchy?
Second half of 9th century
Which king united the remaining kingdoms into the Kingdom of England by 927?
Which king united the remaining kingdoms into the Kingdom of England by 927?
King Æthelstan
When did Edward the Confessor become king of England?
When did Edward the Confessor become king of England?
1042
What percentage of the Anglo-Saxon population were slaves?
What percentage of the Anglo-Saxon population were slaves?
10%
Roughly how many thegns were there below the earls?
Roughly how many thegns were there below the earls?
Five thousand thegns
What was the wergild value of an earl?
What was the wergild value of an earl?
8,000 thrymsa
Who made up the Witan council?
Who made up the Witan council?
Earls and archbishops
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 a shire-reeve in Anglo-Saxon England?
What was a shire-reeve in Anglo-Saxon England?
Head of the shire
What was a vassal in Anglo-Saxon society?
What was a vassal in Anglo-Saxon society?
A member with obligations to another