The Saxons

What happened in Britain in 865 AD?

• The Vikings invaded the island

• The Saxons invaded the island

• The Roman empire fell

• The battle of Hastings

Answer explanation

After 400 hundred years of Anglo-Saxon ruling, the Vikings started their campaign in Britain.

What kingdom occupied the marked territory?

• Essex

• Northumbria

• Mercia

• Wessex

Answer explanation

Wessex was one of the largest Anglo-Saxon kingdoms.

What was the institution created to strengthen the English state?

Where did the Vikings come from?

• Norway

• Germany

• Normandy

• Denmark

Answer explanation

Most Vikings tribes came from what is currently known as Denmark and Norway.

What happened in 430 AD?

• The Germanic tribes raided Britain

• The Germanic tribes created the Christian church

• The Germanic tribes settled in Britain

• The Germanic tribes fought the Romans in Britain

Answer explanation

In 430 AD the Angles, Saxons and Jutes settled in Britain.

What were some of the names of Germanic gods?

Answer explanation

Days of the week (Wednesday, Thursday,etc) were named after these gods.