War
A helmet, chain mail, shield, and sword.
What did Anglo-Saxons wear to battle?
Someone who is able to defend his territory, make quick smart decisions for the betterment of his kingdom, and have fair laws/be able to control currency.
What is a successful king?
(Courts had many members and parts. They had an oath, and if the oath was broken the court would decide their punishments.)
Local governments were often created to do basic duties. Oaths were taken for all members of a clan. Punishments would occur if the oath was broken. King had main leadership and power, but local governments still worked. Collecting taxes. Making sure their kingdom kept their well-run system. “Hundred courts” were formed in order to address criminal charges and actions. Tithings one part of maintaining order and serving justice. They were groups that contained ten families. Enforced laws. Hundreds were another part of local law. Included ten Tithings. Had a constable who was voted for by the people. Shires and countries were groups of hundred. There was one sheriff who was the leader of the shire.
What were the legal systems like?
One way of becoming this was if their clan was taken over. Anglo-Saxons would often raid other clans doing this to the members of the clan they raided. Their lives could often continue as this even at older ages.
What were the slaves
Architectural changes including stone churches and castle.
What did the normans change about the anglo saxon society?
Someone with the ability to defend their territory and make quick smart decisions as well as someone that has loyalty to his king.
What is the perfect warrior?
One of the last viking kings of Jorvik.
Who is Eric Bloodaxe?
murder or revolution against the king.
What were considered the worst crimes in Anglo-Saxon times?
The accused had to go through a long and hard process to gain their innocence.
Were the Anglo-Saxons willing to let people prove their innocence?
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They converge because the geography caused many different small kingdoms to arise and because there were so many different kingdoms in the same area they often fought for dominance and more land.
How does geography and law converge to create the politics of the Anglo-Saxon period?
Something that shows that they believed in mythical creatures because they had dragons and other creatures on their armor.
How does Anglo-Saxon armor show their beliefs?
Bravery and loyalty to the king.
What brought honor in the anglo saxon community?
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They were made by people and the leader. The people showed loyalty to a certain leader and he then made the law.
How were the Anglo-Saxons’ politics created?
Thanes were a much more royal class in society compared to the slaves. Later on there were even king Thanes which were Thanes with more power. This suggests that they valued social hierarchy by creating different levels of powers in their society.
What was the contrast in the thanes and slaves lifes?
The event that started rivalry between the vikings and the Anglo-Saxons.
What is the viking attack on Lindisfarne?
Used for both protection and a symbol of power.
What is a warrior's helmet?
Someone who faced political and military competition, struggles in enforcing legal authorities, and struggles in controlling the spread of Christianity.
Who is the king of Kent?
If you knew the king well, then you would have power over others in the government. The king would nominate leaders in courts.
What did social relationships do to their legal system?
Originally came from europe and moved to britain during the dark ages
Who were the Anglo-Saxons?
Anglo-Saxons did not handle disputes and violence kindly always. If a person was suspected of being guilty, then they would have to go through a whole process to prove their innocence. This was a long and painful process. A person who was guilty could also be killed, mutated, or worse. There was also their legal system in some clans. This could an include a court, in which they would have an earl, as well as other leaders in the court, who were people that were selected by the king.
How did the Anglo-Saxons handle disputes and violence?
Objects found at Sutton Hoo.
What are helmets, valuable items, and symbols of power?
The bishop held the club encouraging the boys because he himself could not shed blood.
What Symbols show the importance of loyalty?
A priest is clean shaved.
How are social and political power levels show in the bayeux tapestry?
Spoke old english, and told stories in order to keep connections to thor ancestors/roots
Who were the people of the Anglo-Saxon tribe?
King charles gave land to viking king Rollo in 911 AD.
Why might the anglo saxon look back in time during the end of the end?