Anglo-Saxon Society

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What was NOT a power of the King in Anglo-Saxon society?
Being bale to completely abolish the Danelaw
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What was the job of the Witan?
To advise the King
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Who were the most important men in Anglo-Saxon England apart from the king?
The Earls
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What is a writ?
Written orders from the King
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How big is a hide?
About 120 acres
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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
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What is 'hue and cry'?
Anyone in the community could call on all the others to help them track down a criminal
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What is a 'wergild'?
Compensation to avoid a blood feud
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Who made up 90% of the Anglo-Saxon population?
Ceorls
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Which statement is NOT true about burhs?
They were easy to attack
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Who was the most powerful family in Anglo-Saxon England?
The Godwins
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What was the job of the Witan?

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To advise the King

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What is a writ?

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How big is a hide?

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