Starter quiz

  • This word is the name for a group of leading aristocrats who advised the king.
    • 'Witan' ✓
  • Upon whom did Edward the Confessor rely to protect his kingdom? Select all of the answers that are correct.
    • The earls  ✓
    • The Witan  ✓
    • The Danes
    • shire reeves  ✓
    • The fyrd  ✓
  • The name of the group of people who collected taxes and ran local courts was ______.
    • 'shire reeves' ✓
  • What did Edward the Confessor make every boy swear to ensure allegiance?
    • 'an oath' ✓
  • How much of Edward's kingdom was under the Danelaw?
    • a quarter
    • half  ✓
    • three quarters
  • Which Earl was more powerful than Edward the Confessor?
    • Earl Godwin  ✓
    • Earl Tostig
    • Earl Leofric
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