England Before 1066 - Wealth

Question 1

Why was England often targeted by Vikings before 1066?

Answer 1

Very wealthy, good natural resources

Question 2

What did England’s good natural resources lead to before 1066?

Answer 2

Good trade links

Question 3

What King encouraged trade with the Scandinavians in the 11th century?

Answer 3

King Cnut

Question 4

What countries in particular did King Cnut encourage trade with?

Answer 4

Norway, Denmark

Question 5

Why did King Cnut try to encourage trade with Norway and Denmark?

Answer 5

He was King of England, Norway, Denmark

Question 6

What lead England to have strong links with Normandy?

Answer 6

King Edward had been brought up in Normandy

Question 7

What system did England’s economy follow in the 11th century?

Answer 7

Minting system

Question 8

What was the minting system?

Answer 8

Made its own coins and had treasury

Question 9

What did the English minting system in the 11th century lead to?

Answer 9

England had the most advanced economic system in the known world