Starter quiz

  • What distinguished local Anglo-Saxon priests from those influenced by European Church reforms?
    • They believed in Jesus Christ.
    • They lived in monasteries.
    • They were often married.  ✓
  • What word means living in a way that is devoted to religion?
    • 'Piety' ✓
  • Which church was rebuilt, making it was the biggest in Britain by the time of the death of Edward the Confessor?
    • Westminster Abbey  ✓
    • The Church of the Confessor
    • Canterbury Cathedral
  • Which of the following statements describes the original use of the burh?
    • a fortress designed to defend the area from invading Danes  ✓
    • to house more merchants and manufacturers from the countryside
    • a place to trade
  • Which one statement best describes the impact of farming villages moving closer together?
    • These villages became an opportunity for cooperation.  ✓
    • These villages became subject to greater conflict.
    • Religion became less important as villages prioritised economic development.
  • Why was a burh a safe places for people to trade?
    • Slaves surrounded the burh to prevent any issues with trade.
    • The burh was protected by the peasants.
    • They were built with strong walls, helping to prevent against Viking attacks.  ✓
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