Anglo-Saxon England Flashcards
1
Q
When was Edward the Confessor King?
A
1042-1066
2
Q
When did boys swear an oath to the king?
A
When they were 12 years old
3
Q
Earl Godwin and Edward’s relationship?
A
Earl Godwin became powerful under King Cnut
Edward didn’t want him to have power
- Tried to exile him (1050)
Earl Godwin returned with an army in 1051 to regain his Earldom
4
Q
Size of a Hide?
A
120 acres
5
Q
Tithing =
A
10 households
6
Q
Wergild Tax:
Ceorl =
A
20 shillings
7
Q
Wergild Tax:
Thegn =
A
1200 shillings
8
Q
Wergild Tax:
Earl / Archbishop =
A
3600 shillings
9
Q
Role of Fryd:
A
- 40 days service
- From ever 5 hides
10
Q
Biggest cities:
A
London & York
11
Q
Religion:
A
- Monasteries run by Abbots and Abbesses
- Local priests ordinary people
- Organised into large areas (controlled by Local Priest)
12
Q
When was Earl Godwin made Earl of Wessex?
A
1018
13
Q
When did Edith of Wessex marry Edward?
A
1045
14
Q
When did Gyrth Godwinson become Earl of East Anglia?
A
1057
15
Q
When did Leofwine Godwinson become Earl of Kent?
A
1057
