Society And Government Flashcards
In 1509 what percentage of the population live in the countryside?
94%
What did many people believe about their place in society
That God had given them that place so they had to respect those above them and care for those below
What did people’s belief about their place in society cause
Few opportunities for people to improve their position
Give two significances of the wool trade
Source of wealth for gentry and nobility who owned large flocks of sheep
Exports increased the wealth of the king and the crown as they levied tax on each sack of wool exported
Give a significance of the cloth trade
Ran by merchants who organised themselves into guilds- enables control over quality of fabrics produced
Describe the privy chamber
Kings closest friends
Led by Groom of stool
Looked after personal needs
Describe the Royal Household
Nobles and servants who advised the king
Provided spiritual guidance
Played important role in gov
Describe the Royal Council
Nobles and churchmen who helped govern
Provided guidance on policy
Describe role of the Court
Nobles who entertained king and advised king
Lived near or in house of king
Size of court allowed king to express his wealth
Describe role of parliament
Passed laws proposed by the king
Made up of House of Lords and Commins
Describe role of justices of peace
Nobility who kept law and order in different areas of the country
Give importance’s of London
Englands biggest city with population of 60000
Growing centre of trade
King and royal court frequently based
