Anglo-Saxon Society
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- Created on: 09-04-22 11:31
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2. Who was the most powerful family in Anglo-Saxon England?
- The Hardradas
- Only the king had any power
- The Godwins
- The Athelings
3. What was NOT a power of the King in Anglo-Saxon society?
- Being able to raise an army
- Deciding when tax was paid
- Being bale to completely abolish the Danelaw
- Being able to make new laws
- Being able to grant land to followers, or take it away as punishment
- Controlling the making and distribution of money
4. Which statement is NOT true about burhs?
- People from the countryside would take refuge in the burh when Vikings were around
- They were easy to attack
- All significant trade had to be done in burhs
- They were the main town of each shire
5. What is 'collective responsibility'?
- Everyone is responsible for every crime committed in a tithing
- If one member of a tithing broke the law, the rest were responsible for bringing them to court or would be punished themselves
- Compensation to avoid a blood feud
- Anyone in the community could call on all the others to help them track down a criminal
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