Anglo-Saxon society

Who was at the head of Anglo-Saxon society?

• King

• Earls

• Thegns

• Ceorls

• Peasants

Who was at the bottom of Anglo-Saxon society?

• Earls

• Thegns

• Ceorls

• Peasants

• Slaves

How many earls were there in Anglo-Saxon society?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

Who was the Earl of Wessex during Edward the Confessors reign?

• Harold Hardrada

• Tostig Godwinson

• Harold Godwinson

• Edgar Aethling

True or false? The king was the only person who could settle disputes amongst the nobles.

• True

• False

What was the Witan's most powerful role?

• To advise the king

• To pass emergency laws

• To recommend the next king

How many shires and counties were there in Anglo-Saxon society?

• 30

• 40

• 50

• 60

• 70

What was a 'writ'?

• A story written on scroll

• Instructions from the local earl

• Instructions from the king

• Instructions from the thegn

What was the hundreds?

• A large gathering of people

• sub-divisions of the county

• sub-divisions of the shires

What were sheriff's NOT expected to do?

• Collect taxes and fines due to the king

• Carry out justice in the king's shire-court

• Provide evidence of crimes committed in the local area

• Raise soldiers for the royal army whenever they were needed