Peter's Pence
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- In this lesson, we will learn about Peter's Pence - the gift of coins given to the pope each year by England's Anglo-Saxon kings.
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5 Questions
Q1.
Where did Pope Leo III live?
Aachen
France
London
Q2.
Which two of these things happened to Leo in 799?
He became Pope
He was crowned Holy Roman Emperor
Q3.
Charlemagne was...
...a pagan who hated Christianity.
...not interested in reading and learning.
Q4.
What did Pope Leo III crown Charlemagne in 800?
Alcuin of York
King of the Frankish Empire
Pope Charlemagne I
Q5.
How powerful was Pope Leo III? (pick two)
Pope Leo III was completely powerless.
Pope Leo III was the most powerful man on earth. No one could challenge him!
5 Questions
Q1.
Where did Anglo-Saxon kings send Peter's Pence?
Aachen
France
London
Q2.
Saint Peter...
...lived in Anglo-Saxon England.
...was the father of Jesus.
Q3.
Alfred the Great...
...forced every household in England to pay Peter's Pence once a year.
...was a pagan who hated Christianity.
Q4.
What sources have historians used to learn about Peter's Pence?
Anglo-Saxon bones
The Bible
Q5.
Peter's Pence shows that...
The pope was really weak! He had to beg Anglo-Saxon kings for money.