anglo saxon england (1060-1066)

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Decks in this class (18)

The social system
King,
Earl,
Thegns thanes
5  cards
The Monarchy
Edwards strengths,
Limits too edwards power,
Edward the confessor
3  cards
The government
The witan,
Who decided who was on the witan ...
2  cards
Earldoms
Earldoms,
Whos support do the earls depend on
2  cards
Local government
Order of power,
Earldom,
Shire
12  cards
The legal system
Justice was based on,
What would happen if someone refu...,
Blood feuds
4  cards
The economy
Englands exports,
Biggest cities,
Burh
4  cards
The influence of the church
English church,
Local priests,
Abbots and abbesses
4  cards
The Godwin Family
Name 4 of the godwinson family,
The godwins strength would help e...,
Why were the godwins so powerful
7  cards
Harolds Embassy to Normandy
What year,
What happened
2  cards
The Rising Against Tostig
What year,
Who was it lead by,
What happened
6  cards
Edward the confessors death
What day did edward die,
Why was there a succession crisis,
Which tapestry shows edward on hi...
5  cards
1066 & the Rival claimants for the Throne
Harold godwinson claim,
Harold godwinson strength of claim,
William duke of normandy claim
8  cards
Harolds coronation and reign
What challenges did harold face,
Why was harold crowned quickly,
Where did harold meet the witan
8  cards
The Battle of Gate Fulford
What day did it happen,
Who attacked,
Who were they blocked by
8  cards
The battle of stamford bridge
What date was battle,
Who did harold surprise at stamfo...,
Were hardrada and tostig killed
6  cards
The Norman Invasion
What date was the battle of hastings,
After leaving york harold stopped...,
He then continued south and met w...
11  cards
SUMMARY OF THEME 1
Everyone in anglo saxon society h...,
And were overseen by local people...,
The powerful family had become th...
9  cards

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anglo saxon england (1060-1066)

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