Anglo-Saxon Society 0.0 / 5 ? HistoryAnglo-Saxon and Norman EnglandGCSEEdexcel Created by: 123456abCreated on: 09-04-22 11:31 What was NOT a power of the King in Anglo-Saxon society? Being bale to completely abolish the Danelaw 1 of 11 What was the job of the Witan? To advise the King 2 of 11 Who were the most important men in Anglo-Saxon England apart from the king? The Earls 3 of 11 What is a writ? Written orders from the King 4 of 11 How big is a hide? About 120 acres 5 of 11 What is 'collective responsibility'? If one member of a tithing broke the law, the rest were responsible for bringing them to court or would be punished themselves 6 of 11 What is 'hue and cry'? Anyone in the community could call on all the others to help them track down a criminal 7 of 11 What is a 'wergild'? Compensation to avoid a blood feud 8 of 11 Who made up 90% of the Anglo-Saxon population? Ceorls 9 of 11 Which statement is NOT true about burhs? They were easy to attack 10 of 11 Who was the most powerful family in Anglo-Saxon England? The Godwins 11 of 11
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