The Roles and Responsibilities in Anglo-Saxon Society

The role of the king in Anglo-Saxon society was to:

• lead the military and protect the kingdom

• manage trade and commerce

• serve as a religious leader

• act as a judge in legal matters

Which of the following was a responsibility of the Earls in Anglo-Saxon society?

• Law-Making

• Military Leadership

• Agricultural Work

• Taxation

The Thegns in Anglo-Saxon society were responsible for:

• Collecting taxes and overseeing local justice

• Leading religious ceremonies

• Crafting weapons and tools

• Trading goods with neighboring regions

Who were the Ceorls in Anglo-Saxon society?

• A class of slaves

• A class of free peasants

• A class of nobility

• A class of merchants

Which class was responsible for agricultural work in Anglo-Saxon society?

• The King

• Earls

• Thegns

• Ceorls

The primary roles of Thralls in Anglo-Saxon society were:

• warriors and leaders

• farmers and craftsmen

• slaves and laborers

• merchants and traders

Which of the following was a responsibility of women in Anglo-Saxon society?

• Managing the household

• Leading armies

• Writing laws

• Building roads

True or False: Thralls in Anglo-Saxon society had personal rights and could own property.

• True

• False

One way Thralls could earn their freedom in Anglo-Saxon society was:

• by paying a sum of money

• by serving in the military

• by marrying a free person

• by working for a certain number of years

In Anglo-Saxon society, women could participate in religious activities.

• True

• False