How Saxon's ran the country- their government system

Question 1

Earls had economic power. They helped collect taxes for the King . They
could keep what amount themselves to help pay for defence of their area?

Answer 1

1/3

Question 2

Earls had great military power,acting as ‘generals’ . They had hundreds of
Thegns and private bodyguards called ??

Answer 2

Housecarls

Question 3

Earls were like the King’s generals they helped crush rebellions. Whose
head did the Godwinson’s chop off for Edward when he rebelled in Wales

Answer 3

Llwelyn

Question 4

Earls had important legal powers. They acted as………,collecting fines and
enforcing the law

Answer 4

Judges

Question 5

In the Shires the King had a representative who collected fines from courts ,
revenues( taxes) from lands and raised the local fyrd. They were called?

Answer 5

Sheriffs

Question 6

Shires had a military role. For every 5 hides of land a man had to fight for
the King as part of the…

Answer 6

Fyrd

Question 7

Shires were important economically .The King’s shire reeves ( Sheriffs) had
to collect what taxes from Lands owned by the King & fines from courts?

Answer 7

geld

Question 8

Shires were important for law and order. Each shire also had a shire
court. Here crimes could be tried by a ………. of …. men

Answer 8

jury

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