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Flashcards in Anglo-Saxon towns village and church Deck (8)
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1
Q

In Anglo-Saxon society what would the house be made of?

A

Wattle and daub

2
Q

What is wattle?

A

Sticks, twigs or reeds form ponds

3
Q

In Anglo-Saxon society what did a house look like?

A

One large room

4
Q

In Anglo-Saxon society what percentage of people lived in towns with a defensive wall?

A

10%

5
Q

In Anglo-Saxon society what was the social difference between people living in the countryside and people living in the cities?

A

People in towns had higher status and more money than those who lived in the countryside

6
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In Anglo-Saxon society decribe the economy of villages and towns?

A

.Agricultural economy in villages

.Exchange economy in towns with weekly markets

7
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Describe the church in Anglo-Saxon society

A

.Powerful and organized
.2 archbishops (Canterbury and York)
.15 bishops each in charge of a diocese

8
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In Anglo-Saxon society why was the church important?

A

They believed in heaven and hell so it was vital for their souls that they attended church weekly
Priests in local areas were very important

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