Study Notes Creation Quiz

Salt, honey, copper, tin, lead, wheat, fish, iron, and wool.

Saxons and Angles.

The government invited beneficial migrants and managed trade rights while also expelling groups like the Jews.

<p>Christian missionaries spread Christianity, influencing migration through religious motivations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>England's wealth in resources and growing trade links made it an attractive destination for migrants.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Witan was a council advising Anglo-Saxon rulers, significant for its role in decision-making.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It led to new governance structures and invited skilled migrants, altering the demographic landscape.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Wheat and other crops.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They were called jarldoms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Archaeological evidence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They told sagas, played chess and draughts, and made music.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Saxons quickly adapted to the ways of the Danes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Things were regional and local meetings for making laws and settling disputes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It was made around 940 CE.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Villagers and townspeople bought and sold goods locally and nationally.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Danes initially didn't mint coins, but allowed Saxons to do so.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Saxons surrendered to the Danes after a series of conflicts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He allowed Saxons to hold positions of power and continued using Anglo-Saxon laws.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It established Norman control over England.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Castles helped establish control and prevent rebellions against Norman rule.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An earldom is a large area of land ruled by an earl.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The purpose was to punish and warn the Saxons against rebellion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Saxons and Danes were the two groups involved in the conflicts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He built hundreds of castles throughout England.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Viking assemblies were called 'Things' and they served to decide laws and act as courts for trying alleged criminals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The key principles were 'do not kill' and 'do not steal'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Danelaw was divided into three areas known as East Riding, West Riding, and North Riding.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Viking women had nearly equal rights with men, including the rights to own, inherit land, and speak at Things.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They utilized their military strength and made a surprise attack on the fortified city.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Vikings' practices can be traced to the establishment of parliamentary democracy and trial by jury.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Most of the kingdoms, including Northumbria, Mercia, and East Anglia, were conquered, leaving Wessex as the only unconquered kingdom.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The <em>geld</em> was a taxation system used to determine how much each shire should pay annually.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Alfred regrouped and later achieved a decisive victory at the Battle of Edington.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>William I maintained continuity by preserving the existing systems like shires and sheriffs while appointing Norman officials.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Shire courts handled serious criminal cases, while hundred courts dealt with day-to-day disputes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It created a boundary known as the Danelaw, delineating Viking lands from Wessex.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It refers to a tax raised to pay the Vikings to avoid destruction of Saxon lands.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They discovered evidence of not only warriors but also traders, craftsmen, and families living there.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Vikings became farmers, manufacturers, and traders, incorporating themselves into local economies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The campaigns led to the loss of several kingdoms, diminishing Anglo-Saxon power and unity in England.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The migration led to the founding of various monasteries and abbeys, which became centers for religious life and learning in England.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It led to the incorporation of many Old French words into English, such as 'pork' and 'beef', as well as the adoption of Norman first names.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Forest Laws restricted hunting rights, designating royal forests and allowing only the king and his associates to hunt, leading to severe punishments for poaching.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>'Murdrum' was a fine imposed on a hundred if a Norman was murdered and the culprit was not apprehended, underscoring the severe legal repercussions faced by communities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Jewish migrants provided financial loans to the monarchy, which helped fund royal endeavors without the need for increased taxes on barons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It created financial strain on Jewish communities, often leading to confiscation of goods and imprisonment, fostering resentment towards them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The reliance led to an increase in hostility towards Jews, frequent taxation, and punitive measures against them in cases of unpaid debts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ransom refers to the money needed for the release of a captive, highlighting the intersection of wealth, power, and conflict during that period.</p> Signup and view all the answers