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Anglo Saxon England + Claimants to the throne Flashcards

1
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Who was the King at this time?

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Edward the confessor

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Who were the most important men after the KIng?

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Earls

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What would Earls do?

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Oversee collection of taxes, law and order, the military (Thegns)

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Who were the Witan?

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They were a council that advised the king and decided who would be King if there was no heir.

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5
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Who did Edward the Confessor struggle to control?

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Earl Godwin

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6
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What was the army known as?

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A Fyrd

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Who was the King’s representative in the local government?

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Shire Reeve

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What responsibilities were there if you owned land?

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Providing men for the army, and collecting tax for the king.

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How many acres of land are in a hide?

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120 acres

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10
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Why was England’s economy good?

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Good trade links, everyone was dependent on each other, and burhs were trading centres

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What does it mean when the social system was ‘Flexible’?

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You could move up or down the social ladder

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12
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What did the Godwins control?

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All major earldoms (But Mercia)

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13
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Who did Edward the confessor marry?

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Godwin’s daughter

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14
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How many thegns were the Godwins’ lords to?

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Hundreds/thousands

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How many thegns were the Godwins’ lords to?

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Hundreds/thousands

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Who was Harold Godwinson to Edward the Confessor?

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Harold was Edwards right hand man

16
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What happened to Harold when he went on an embassy to France?

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He got captured

17
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What did Harold swear to William when he rescued him?

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Harold swore an oath of loyalty to William, meaning he would support William’s succession to the throne.

18
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Why was Tostig Exiled?

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There was an uprising in Northumbria against him

19
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How did this strengthen Harold’s claim to the throne?

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He was the one who exiled Tostig

20
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Who was Harold Godwinson and what was his claim to the throne?

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Harold Godwinson was a powerful Anglo-Saxon Earl, supposedly given the throne by Edward on his deathbed. Supported by the Witan

21
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Who was Edgar Aethling and what was his claim to the throne?

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Edgar Aethling was Edward’s nephew (of `royal blood). Only a teenager and not considered strong enough

22
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Who was Harald Hardrada and what was his claim to the throne?

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Harald Hardrada was the King of Norway, with no direct claim to the throne, his father was ‘promised’ the throne. Had the support of Tostig and was powerful (15000 warriors and 300+ longships)

23
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Was William Duke of Normandy and what was his claim to the throne?

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William claimed Harold promised him the throne. Had support from the pope and had great warriors

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