the fyrd was an army which consisted of part-time soldiers called up by thegns and earls when ordered by the king

a shire reeve (sheriff) was a king’s legal officer who enforced laws in a shire

piety is strong religious faith that is shown in the way someone lives

The Danelaw was an area in Anglo-Saxon England which had previously been invaded and settled by Danes (Vikings) and had retained some laws and customs that were different from southern England

the Witan was a group of leading aristocrats who advised the king

The Anglo-Saxon monarchy

History

Anglo-Saxon society

Earldoms and local government in Anglo-Saxon England

The Anglo-Saxon economy and the role of the Church

Edward the Confessor and the House of Godwin

The uprising against Earl Tostig Godwinson

Claimants to the throne in 1066

The battles of Gate Fulford and Stamford Bridge

The Battle of Hastings

Reasons for William’s victory at the Battle of Hastings

The submission of the earls in 1066

Rewarding followers and the Marcher earldoms

Motte-and-bailey castles

The Northern and East Anglian rebellions

The Harrying of the North

The legacy of Anglo-Saxon resistance

The revolt of the earls in 1075

The feudal system in Norman England

The Anglo-Norman Church

Change and continuity in Norman England

The significance of Domesday Book

The Norman aristocracy

Bishop Odo of Bayeux

William I and his successors

In this unit, pupils study an aspect of British medieval history in depth. They learn about the social, economic, religious and political events that influenced the lives of those who lived in this period.

British depth study: Anglo-Saxon and Norman England, c1060–88

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a group of leading aristocrats who advised the king

an area which had been invaded and settled by Danes (Vikings)

a king’s legal officer who enforced laws in a shire

Match the words with their definitions. Write the correct letter in each box.


 They had to maintain a peaceful society.

Which of the following statements best describes the role of an Anglo Saxon monarch? 

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by powerful earls who controlled thegns and armies

he shared his power with the other kingdoms

How was Edward the Confessor’s power limited?

They advised the king on how to deal with threats from abroad.

They forced the king to follow their advice.

They helped the king to tackle rebels in the kingdom.

They played a crucial say in selecting the successor to the throne.

Which of the following statements most accurately describes the role of the Witan? Select all of the statements that are correct.

Who were the warrior class of the Anglo-Saxon time?

This group of peasants were not tied to the land and were ‘free’.

movement up or down between the different layers of the social structure

a system in which people are put at various levels according to their importance

the fixed system in society in across which there was no movement

Which one of the following statements best defines the word hierarchy?

What is the name for the group of people who were treated like property: they could be bought and sold?

Who was the first person to refer to an ‘English’ people?

A wealthy country with a large population

A wealthy country with a small population

Which of the following statements best describes Anglo-Saxon England?

The Anglo-Saxon monarchy

Lesson outcome