What England Was Like? Flashcards
1
Q
After the Roman Empire of 470AD who lives in the south and west of England?
A
Angles and Saxons from Germany
2
Q
Who lived in the north and east of ‘Angleland’?
A
Vikings from Denmark and Sweden
3
Q
Who ruled in 1065?
A
Edward the confessor ruled England.
He was helped by many Earls who ruled over Earldoms.
4
Q
What was the population of England
A
1.5 million people, lived in mostly villages few in towns (only 7 towns)
5
Q
What was the main religion
A
Roman Catholics.
Churches and monasteries had lots of wealth
6
Q
What was Englands wealth like
A
> had lots of natural resources —
7
Q
What were the main trading materials
A
Fish
Copper and tin made to make bronze
London was a leading centre of trade
