The Anglo-Saxon economy and the role of the Church
I can describe the economy and the role of the Church in Anglo-Saxon England.
The Anglo-Saxon economy and the role of the Church
I can describe the economy and the role of the Church in Anglo-Saxon England.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Anglo-Saxon England was a wealthy country.
- Towns became centres of trade.
- Scattered rural settlements developed into closer village economies.
- The Church was an important part of daily life and focused on local Anglo-Saxon saints.
- Local priests were part of the community and often got married.
Keywords
Economy - the economy is the system of trade and industry by which the wealth of a country is made and used
Burh - a burh was a fortified Anglo-Saxon town
Bishop - a bishop is a senior member of the Christian Church in charge of an area containing several churches
Archbishop - an archbishop is a bishop of the highest rank who is in charge of churches and other bishops in a particular large area
Piety - piety means living in a way that is devoted to religion
Common misconception
Church leaders had no role in how Anglo-Saxon England was governed.
Archbishops, bishops and other Church leaders could be part of the Witan, and that meant they were involved in advising the monarch about the government of Anglo-Saxon England.
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the system of industry making and using the wealth of a country
an Anglo-Saxon fortified town
living in a way that is devoted to religion.