Why did the Statute of Jewry cause severe poverty for England's Jews?
Because it ordered Jews to be deported
Because it stopped Jews earning a living
Because it ordered Jews to 'clip' coins
Which wars increased anti-Semitism in England?
The Crusades
The Hundred Years' War
The invasions of Ireland and Wales
What were Christians not allowed to do, according to Catholic teaching?
Borrow money
Run businesses
Lend money and claim interest
Why did King William I invite Jews to come and settle in England?
Because he wanted to borrow money from them to build castles
Because he believed their craft skills would help the economy
Because he wanted them to organise trade with other countries
What was Blood Libel?
This term used to describe all racism directed against Jews
A false accusation that Jews killed Christian children
A law that said Jews could no longer charge interest on loans
What illegal action did the Statute of Jewry force many Jews to do in order to survive?
Trim the edges off coins and melt them down
Lend money
Rebel against the king
What happened in London in 1189 and York in 1190?
Foreigners were taxed
Steelyards were destroyed
Jews were massacred
What was the Charter of Liberties?
A list of foreigners who had to pay tax
A royal promise of protection for Jews
A law that allowed Norman lords to seize English land
What happened to England's Jews in 1290?
They were given the right to stay
They were all killed
They were all forced to leave the country
Why did King Edward I no longer need to borrow from Jewish moneylenders?
He collected enough money through taxation
He could borrow from Italian bankers
He already had enough money