Anglo Saxon Society

Who was at the top of Anglo-Saxon society?

• Earls

• Thegns

• King

• Peasants

What was the area controlled by an earl called?

• Thegnland

• Manor

• Earldom

• Fyrd

What duty did thegns have to fulfill?

• Serve as judges in court

• Provide men for the fyrd (army)

• Collect taxes from peasants

• Trade goods with other regions

What percentage of the Anglo-Saxon population were slaves?

• 5%

• 10%

• 20%

• 50%

What made ceorls different from other peasants?

• They were able to choose which lord they worked for

• They were required to fight in every battle

• They were exempt from paying taxes

• They lived in castles

Which of the following statements is TRUE about Anglo-Saxon society?

• Slaves could never be freed

• Peasants could sell themselves into slavery

• Earls could not be demoted

• Merchants could never become thegns

1. What was the role of the king in Anglo-Saxon England?

• To lead the army and protect the kingdom

• To serve as a religious leader

• To manage trade and commerce

• To act as a judge in legal matters

What was the role of the king in Anglo-Saxon society?

• To advise the earls and thegns

• To make laws, control the army, and manage taxation

• To serve as a religious leader only

• To trade goods with other kingdoms

Who were the most important men after the king in Anglo-Saxon society?

• Thegns

• Peasants

• Earls

• Ceorls

What was the role of the Witan?

• To fight battles for the king

• To advise the king on important matters

• To collect taxes from the people

• To protect peasants from earls