Year 10 Big ASNE Quiz

Who were the second tier of people in the Anglo-Saxon social hierarchy?

• The Witan

• Bishops

• Earls

• King

The _____ was a meeting of wise men.

What was a fine paid to the victim of a crime?

• Wergild

• Tithing

• Economy

• Toll

What was a group of ten people who were responsible for one another's behaviour?

• Firm

• Diocese

• Subsistence

• Tithing

What percentage of the land was owned by the Church?

• 15

• 25

• 5

• 35

Who were the two Northern Earls?

• Edgar

• Morcar

• Tostig

• Edwin

Harold _________ was a contender for the throne in 1066.

Another contender was Harald ________.

What was the literal meaning of "Aethling"?

• Weakling

• Next King

• Throne worthy

• 14 year old goon

On his embassy to Normandy, Harold Godwinson swore on ____ ______ to support William in becoming the next King.

• Mother's life

• holy oath

• swear down

• holy relics