Anglo Saxon economy Flashcards
1
Q
What was Anglo saxon economy like?
A
- England = silver coins
- Woven sheep cloths trading
- Eastern england had fertile land
- Exporting of iron, wool, cheese
- Importing of silver, gold and wine
2
Q
What were village economies like?
A
- Everyone farmed and treated wheat etc.
- Exchange economies
- People learned weaving and pottery.
- Goods taken down to markets
3
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What were town economies like?
A
- Burhs were the trading centres.
- Coastal towns had international trading. eg. york - denmark
- Major towns had mints that produced coins.
