18 Questions
What did the ordinary people in each kingdom do?
They farmed the land or worked in village trades
Who farmed the land in the kingdoms?
The ordinary people
Who worked in village trades in the kingdoms?
The ordinary people
What was the term used to refer to free-men in the kingdoms?
Churls
Who were often referred to as 'thralls'?
Slaves
How did some people become thralls?
By being unable to pay fines
What does the word 'Briton' often mean in this context?
A slave
What might parents do in very hard times?
Sell their children into slavery
What was the fate of a thrall who ran away and was caught?
He was put to death
What could slaves do with the money they earned from extra work?
Buy their freedom
What did a churl's household typically include?
A simple wooden hut
What was a common feature inside a churl's house?
An open hearth
What was the size of a hide, the land owned by a churl?
Between fifty and a hundred acres
What was the status of children born to thralls?
They were born as thralls
What would a bishop typically do with thralls on his estate?
Free them in his will
What kind of dwelling did a churl and his family typically live in?
A simple wooden hut
What was the punishment for a thrall who ran away and was caught?
They were put to death
What were churls primarily?
Peasant farmers
Test your knowledge of ancient kingdoms and their social structures with this quiz! Discover who the ordinary people were in each kingdom and how they contributed to society. Explore the roles of farmers and village tradespeople and see how they shaped the economies of these fascinating historical civilizations.
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