The Witan/ Local Government

Question 1

The Witan

Answer 1

-kings council (advisors)
-archbishops/earls(other members of nobility
-advice on matters
-king doesn’t have to follow advice

Question 2

Burhs

Answer 2

-fortified towns
-main trading hubs
-protection for when an enemy attacks

Question 3

shire reeves/sheriffs

Answer 3

-kings local government
-collect held tax

Question 4

military service

Answer 4

-made up of peasant farmers
-returned back to farming after 40 days