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Anglo-Saxon Social Structure

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Anglo-Saxon Social Structure

Anglo-Saxon Social Structure

Anglo-Saxon society illustration

Part 1: Understanding Social Groups

1. Circle the THREE main social groups in Anglo-Saxon society:

Kings

Romans

Nobles

Vikings

Peasants

Pirates

2. Who was the most powerful person in Anglo-Saxon society?

A noble

A peasant

The king

A farmer

Part 2: Roles and Responsibilities

3. Match each social group with their main role:
1. King
2. Nobles
3. Peasants
A. Worked the land and paid taxes
B. Leader who made laws and protected people
C. Helped the king and owned land
4. Fill in the blanks about Anglo-Saxon society:

The ________ was in charge of making laws and protecting the people. The ________ helped the king and owned lots of land. The ________ worked on farms and had to pay taxes to their leaders.

Part 3: Social Structure Diagram

5. Draw a diagram showing the Anglo-Saxon social structure. Put the most powerful group at the top and the least powerful at the bottom. Label each group clearly.
6. Which of these would a noble do? Tick all that apply:

Help the king make important decisions

Work in the fields every day

Own large areas of land

Pay taxes to the king

Lead soldiers in battle

Part 4: Life in Anglo-Saxon Society

7. Explain why you think it was important to have different roles in Anglo-Saxon society:
8. If you were an Anglo-Saxon peasant, what would your daily life be like? Write 2-3 sentences:
9. True or False? Circle your answers:

True / False - Peasants were the most powerful people in Anglo-Saxon society

True / False - The king made laws and protected his people

True / False - Nobles helped the king and owned land

True / False - Everyone in Anglo-Saxon society had the same job

Part 5: Extension Challenge

10. Can you think of another group of people who might have been important in Anglo-Saxon society? (Hint: think about religion or crafts)
11. Why do you think the king needed nobles to help him rule? Give one reason:

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