Anglo-Saxon towns village and church

Question 1

In Anglo-Saxon society what would the house be made of?

Answer 1

Wattle and daub

Question 2

What is wattle?

Answer 2

Sticks, twigs or reeds form ponds

Question 3

In Anglo-Saxon society what did a house look like?

Answer 3

One large room

Question 4

In Anglo-Saxon society what percentage of people lived in towns with a defensive wall?

Answer 4

10%

Question 5

In Anglo-Saxon society what was the social difference between people living in the countryside and people living in the cities?

Answer 5

People in towns had higher status and more money than those who lived in the countryside

Question 6

In Anglo-Saxon society decribe the economy of villages and towns?

Answer 6

.Agricultural economy in villages

.Exchange economy in towns with weekly markets

Question 7

Describe the church in Anglo-Saxon society

Answer 7

.Powerful and organized
.2 archbishops (Canterbury and York)
.15 bishops each in charge of a diocese

Question 8

In Anglo-Saxon society why was the church important?

Answer 8

They believed in heaven and hell so it was vital for their souls that they attended church weekly
Priests in local areas were very important