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6. Who were the most important men in Anglo-Saxon England apart from the king?
- The Earls
- Thegns
- Knights
- Ceorls
7. What is 'collective responsibility'?
- Compensation to avoid a blood feud
- 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
- Anyone in the community could call on all the others to help them track down a criminal
8. How big is a hide?
- About 150 acres
- About 130 acres
- About 120 acres
- About 100 acres
9. 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
10. What is a 'wergild'?
- Anyone in the community could call on all the others to help them track down a criminal
- Compensation to avoid a blood feud
- If one member of a tithing broke the law, the rest were responsible for bringing them to court or would be punished themselves
- The tithing collectively decided not to punish the criminal
11. What was NOT a power of the King in Anglo-Saxon society?
- Controlling the making and distribution of money
- Being able to raise an army
- Being bale to completely abolish the Danelaw
- Being able to grant land to followers, or take it away as punishment
- Deciding when tax was paid
- Being able to make new laws