Saxon local governments

Question 1

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 1

Sheriffs

Question 2

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

Answer 2

Fyrd

Question 3

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

Answer 3

Geld

Question 4

Shires were important for law and order. Each shire also had a shire court. Here
crimes could be tried by a ………. of 12 men

Answer 4

Jury