Was Anglo Saxon England A Golden Age For Britain? Flashcards
How did wealth mean Anglo Saxon England was golden?
Point: there were high levels of trade which lead to england being a wealthy country
Evidence: royal mint encouraged trade and made taxes easier to collect
Analysis: this suggests Anglo Saxon England prospered due to being wealthy country because the royal mint meant other countries were confident to trade with them therefore they were ahead of their time which meant the quality of life for people could improve.
How did art and literature make Anglo Saxon England golden?
Point: england produced high quality art and literature
Evidence: fuller brooch showed great craftsmanship and skill
Analysis: this demonstrates that they were ahead of their time because they could produce intricate pieces of artwork which no other country was doing.
How did a divided social hierarchy mean English Saxon England was not golden?
Point: divided hierarchy that was very unequal
Evidence: 10% were thralls meaning they were property of their master and had no value in the weevils therefore could be killed and have no consequence (fine) for it.
Analysis: shows unequal society where some groups had no power and value therefore Anglo Saxon England did not benefit all people therefore was not golden.
How did poor quality buildings mean Anglo Saxon England was not golden?
Point: poor quality building shows they couldn’t worship the way they should have.
Evidence: worshipped around Celtic crosses with no actual church
Analysis: behind time compared to Normandy with Romanesque churches that allowed people to properly worship which Anglo Saxons didn’t which also angered the pope.
