England Before 1066 (AQA GCSE History: British Depth Study (Paper 2: Section B)): Flashcards
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Roughly how large was the population of England in 1065?
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Roughly how large was the population of England in 1065?
The population of England in 1065 was around 2 million.
Define ceorl.
A ceorl was a peasant who did not belong to any thegn but paid rent and usually worked for one in exchange for access to farmland.
True or False?
Thralls were free peasants with full legal rights.
False.
Thralls were enslaved people with no rights.
Villeins were peasants who were not free and were the legal of either thegns or ceorls.
Villeins were peasants who were not free and were the legal property of either thegns or ceorls.
Who was the absolute ruler of Anglo-Saxon England?
The absolute ruler of Anglo-Saxon England was King Edward the Confessor.
Define the Witan.
The Witan was the group of the most powerful earls and important bishops who advised the king.
Much of the day-to-day running of the country, such as collecting taxes and judging court cases, was done by the .
Much of the day-to-day running of the country, such as collecting taxes and judging court cases, was done by the thegns.
What were the professional warriors who defended England called?
The professional warriors who defended England were called housecarls.
Who was the ultimate head of the Catholic Church in Anglo-Saxon England?
The ultimate head of the Catholic Church in Anglo-Saxon England was the Pope in Rome.
In which city was the Anglo-Saxon treasury located?
The Anglo-Saxon treasury was located in Winchester.
England had large areas of very soil, which meant crops could be grown and animals raised in large numbers.
England had large areas of very fertile soil, which meant crops could be grown and animals raised in large numbers.
Who was the biggest landowner in Anglo-Saxon England?
The biggest landowner in Anglo-Saxon England was the King.
Which Viking king first raised the Godwins to power?
The Viking king who first raised the Godwins to power was King Cnut.
Which earldom was Godwin appointed to by Cnut?
Cnut appointed Godwin as Earl of Wessex.
To secure the Godwins' loyalty, King Edward married Earl Godwin's daughter in 1045.
To secure the Godwins' loyalty, King Edward married Earl Godwin's daughter Edith in 1045.
True or False?
Wessex was the largest and most important earldom in England.
True.
Wessex was the largest and most important earldom in England.
Why were the Godwins' lands in the west of England strategically important?
The Godwins' lands in the west of England were strategically important for launching attacks against Wales.
In which year did the Godwins rebel against Edward and get exiled?
The Godwins rebelled against Edward and were exiled in 1051.
Which body asked the exiled Godwins to return, alarmed by growing Norman influence?
The Witan asked the exiled Godwins to return, alarmed by growing Norman influence.
Earl Godwin died in , by which time his family had restored its power and influence.
Earl Godwin died in 1053, by which time his family had restored its power and influence.
Which earldom did Harold Godwinson hold after his father's death?
After his father's death, Harold Godwinson held the earldom of Wessex.
Which earldom did Tostig Godwinson rule?
Tostig Godwinson ruled the earldom of Northumbria.
In which year did the nobles of Northumbria rebel against Tostig?
The nobles of Northumbria rebelled against Tostig in 1065.
Define Godwinson.
Godwinson was the surname taken by Earl Godwin's sons, meaning 'son of Godwin'.
Where did Edward the Confessor spend his entire childhood?
Edward the Confessor spent his entire childhood in Normandy.
When Cnut took the English Crown in 1016, Aethelred's sons and his widow of Normandy escaped to Normandy.
When Cnut took the English Crown in 1016, Aethelred's sons and his widow Emma of Normandy escaped to Normandy.
Which Norman duke raised Alfred and Edward in the Norman court?
Alfred and Edward were raised in the Norman court by Richard, the Duke of Normandy.
Over which years did Edward the Confessor rule England?
Edward the Confessor ruled England from 1042 to 1066.
True or False?
William inherited the title of Duke of Normandy aged just seven.
True.
William inherited the title of Duke of Normandy aged just seven.
Which province did William conquer in 1063 to expand his territory?
William conquered the province of Maine in 1063 to expand his territory.
Define William the Bastard.
William the Bastard was a name for William, used because his parents were not married.
In 1066 the King of France was aged just , leaving William free to consider a challenge for the English throne.
In 1066 the King of France was aged just 14, leaving William free to consider a challenge for the English throne.
Through whom was William a distant cousin of King Edward?
William was a distant cousin of King Edward through Emma of Normandy.
Why was William's blood claim to the English throne flawed?
William's blood claim to the English throne was flawed because he was illegitimate.
How did William help Edward during Earl Godwin's 1051 rebellion?
During Earl Godwin's 1051 rebellion, William helped Edward by sending Norman soldiers to support the King.
What did William believe Edward had promised him in exchange for his help?
William believed Edward had promised him the English throne in exchange for his help.
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