Anglo-Saxon Flashcards
In Early Anglo-Saxon England, what were the 4 names of the territory’s that divided England?
Northumbria
Mercia
East-Anglia
Wessex
What is a Pagan?
A Christian
What was the name of the king of Early Anglo-Saxon England?
Edward the Confessor
Why was Earl Godwin exilled in 1050
He refused to obey Edward The Confessor
After the death of Earl Godwin, who became the Earl of Wessex and in what year?
Harold Godwinson
1053
When was Tostig Godwinson made Earl of Northumbria??
1055
When Did Anglo-Saxon England end?
1067
When did Norman England begin?
Post 1067
What was Anglo-Saxon Englands main way of making money??
Wool/cloth
Eastern England was dry which allowed for what??
Fertile lands which made it easy to grow crops
Whose daughter was Edward the Confessor married to?
Earl Godwin
Which area of land was not occupied by a Godwinson? And who owned it?
Mercia
Earl Godwin’s brother in law
Who controlled the most power in England?
The Godwins
Who was Tostig?
Brother of Harold Godwin and Earl of Northumbria
After Tostig’s rebellion, who gained more power, Harold or Edward?
Harold
Why was there an Uprising against Tostig in the 11th century?
Society wanted more freedom and a fairer society
What is the line of succession?
The line that leads to the throne
In Anglo-Saxon England, how was England viewed by other country’s?
A prize
Give 2 Viking weaknesses that lead to Harold winning at Stamford bridge?
Viking army was split in 2
Hardrada overestimated how long it would take Godwinson to March his army up north?
Name 2 Saxon strengths that led to Harold winning at Stamford bridge
Godwinson army took the vikings by surprise
Godwinson army broke through the Viking shield wall
What were the reasons for the battle of Stamford bridge?
Hardrada and Tostig had advanced army forward to Stamford bridge, Godwinson had marched 200 miles in under a week to fight
Why did the English win at Stamford bridge?
Numbers and equipment
How did Harold Godwinson gain the great amount of numbers for the battle of Stamford bridge?
On the much, he gathered men along his way
What was the consequences of the battle of Stamford bridge?
24 boat loads of Norways army’s men( including Hardradas son) return to Norway in exange to support Harold Godwin and promise not to invade
From the battle of Stamford bridge what did we learn about King Harold G?
He is forgiving and prepared to fight for his men, this shows he will be liked by England is a popular king
What do we learn about the threat from Norway after the battle of Stamford bridge?
No longer exists due to a promise not to invade in return of sparing their men
features of an Anglo-Saxon housecarl?
Kings most trained soldiers
Heavily armoured wearing chainmail or metal over leather
No armour on legs as traveled on foot
Only about 500 housecarls
Why did William win the Battle of Hastings?
-Feigned( false) retreat of Normans broke AS Sheild wall
-William used modern warfare techniques eg horses and bow and arrows
-Harold’s army suffered big losses at Stamford bridge
- AS position was sorrounded by forests and rivers
- AS fyrd we’re not equipped or trained
- AS army just travelled from Stamford bridge.
3 main catagories that meant William won at Hastings?
Luck
Strength of William
Weaknesses of Harold
