Be able to describe key features of Saxon Society, towns , economy and King’s powers

Question 1

One feature of Saxon society was that statues was not fixed. If you were
a Ceorl ( churl) and acquired 5 hides of land you could become a….

Answer 1

Thegn

Question 2

One feature of Saxon society was it was rural. …% lived in the
countryside as farmers

Answer 2

90%

Question 3

This person made laws, had the power to raise taxes, an army ( the ….)
and could give & take land away

Answer 3

(fryd)

king

Question 4

They were the main warriors. They served on juries & were the most important men in
the local community , holding more than 5 hides of land. There were about 4000

Answer 4

Thegns

Question 5

One feature of Saxon towns is they had burghs- fortified walls to
protect against

Answer 5

Vikings

Question 6

Saxon towns were centred of trade with weekly markets. International trade
help towns like …….. grow- with its large…….trade

Answer 6

Norwich

Herring

Question 7

The Saxon economy was quite developed & organised – there were over
……… water mills across the country grinding grain into flour

Answer 7

6,000

Question 8

90% of the population lived in villages where people grow and make
enough to survive for most it is a ‘…………… economy’

Answer 8

Subsistence

Question 9

Kings had great economic power. What specific tax could the King raise,
which was used to fund defence against the Vikings

Answer 9

geld

Question 10

The King was the head of the government. Sometimes he consulted
the………for example over the threat of an invasion such as the Vikings

Answer 10

Witan

Question 11

The King was also a military leader. Only he had the power to raise a
national defence army called the..

Answer 11

Fyrd

Question 12

The King had legal power. They appointed who to collect fines from
courts and enforce his writs ( written laws)

Answer 12

sheriffs