Anglo Saxon Society (Pre Conquest)

Question 1

What kinds of people lived in the North and East of England?

Answer 1

In the N and E of England, there was a mix of Anglo Saxons and Vikings who had come from Scandinavia.

Question 2

Name 3 of the main head people who owned regions of England before the Conquest

Answer 2

Harold Godwinson, Edwin, Morcar, Gyrth, Leofwine, Waltheof

Question 3

Who was the King o’ England at the time before the Conquest (1065)?

Answer 3

Edward The Confessor (Good old Eddie)

Question 4

Name 4 rights that women held in Anglo Saxon Society

Answer 4

• could own land
• could leave their husband if he was
  adulterous
• some were in charge of monasteries
• laws set out fines for sexual harrassment
  against women
• many were in charge of their households
• in charge of their finances

Question 5

What was the King’s role in A.Saxon society?

Answer 5

In charge of law and order