5 Questions
The Witan council of leaders had the right to choose the best ______ amongst the royal family
successor
Earls, who owned lands, served as the king’s right hand ______
men
Thegns were the backbone of the Anglo-Saxon ______
army
Freemen were members of the upper group of commoners who participated in local courts in times of ______
disputes
Serfs made up the majority of England’s population and did not ______ land
own
Test your knowledge of the social structure in Anglo-Saxon England, including the roles of the king, Witan council, earls, and thegns. Explore the system of succession and authority during this historical period.
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