Year 10 - History
The Anglo-Saxon economy and the role of the Church
British depth study: Anglo-Saxon and Norman England, c1060–88
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Unit Summary
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.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to describe the economy and the role of the Church in Anglo-Saxon England.
Key Notes
- 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.
Vocabulary To Learn
- 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 Mistakes To Avoid
- Church leaders had no role in how Anglo-Saxon England was governed.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Summarise this historical learning in two key ideas.
Anglo-Saxon England was a wealthy country. Towns became centres of trade.
2. Define this history term and explain why it matters in this topic. 'economy'
the economy is the system of trade and industry by which the wealth of a country is made and used.
3. Correct this common history misconception using evidence language.
Mistake: Church leaders had no role in how Anglo-Saxon England was governed. Correction: 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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- Bishop Odo of Bayeux Study Guide
- Change and continuity in Norman England Study Guide
- Claimants to the throne in 1066 Study Guide
- Earldoms and local government in Anglo-Saxon England Study Guide
- Edward the Confessor and the House of Godwin Study Guide
- Motte-and-bailey castles Study Guide
- Reasons for William's victory at the Battle of Hastings Study Guide
- Rewarding followers and the Marcher earldoms Study Guide
- The Anglo-Norman Church Study Guide
- The Anglo-Saxon monarchy Study Guide
- The Battle of Hastings Study Guide
- The battles of Gate Fulford and Stamford Bridge Study Guide
- The feudal system in Norman England Study Guide
- The Harrying of the North Study Guide
- The legacy of Anglo-Saxon resistance Study Guide
- The Norman aristocracy Study Guide
- The Northern and East Anglian rebellions Study Guide
- The revolt of the earls in 1075 Study Guide
- The significance of Domesday Book Study Guide
- The submission of the earls in 1066 Study Guide
- The uprising against Earl Tostig Godwinson Study Guide
- William I and his successors Study Guide
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