Year 7 History: Anglo-Saxons and Medieval England

What were the Anglo-Saxons known for?

• Inventing the printing press

• Discovering electricity

• Literature, poetry, and epic storytelling

• Building the Great Wall of China

Who was the first king of England?

• King Æthelstan

• King Harold II

• King William the Conqueror

• King Edward the Confessor

What was the significance of the Battle of Hastings?

• It marked the Norman conquest of England in 1066.

• It was a decisive battle in the American Civil War

• It resulted in the establishment of the Roman Empire

• It led to the unification of Italy

What was the feudal system in medieval England?

• A system of democratic governance

• The feudal system in medieval England was a hierarchical system of land ownership and obligations based on military service and loyalty.

• A system of religious hierarchy

• A system of trade and commerce

What was the role of the church in medieval England?

• The church played a central role in religious, educational, social, and political aspects of medieval England.

• The church was only involved in social activities in medieval England

• The church only focused on political matters in medieval England

• The church had no influence in medieval England

What were the main causes of the Black Death in medieval England?

• The main causes of the Black Death in medieval England were aliens spreading the disease, excessive use of spices in food, and lack of sunlight due to cloudy weather.

• The main causes of the Black Death in medieval England were the spread of the common cold, overpopulation, and excessive consumption of dairy products.

• The main causes of the Black Death in medieval England were the spread of the bubonic plague through fleas on rats, poor sanitation and hygiene, and lack of medical knowledge and understanding of disease transmission.

• The main causes of the Black Death in medieval England were the result of a curse from a witch, punishment from God for sinful behavior, and excessive use of herbal remedies.

What were the key features of Anglo-Saxon society?

• Egalitarian social structure, agricultural culture, and atheism

• Feudal social structure, merchant culture, and Christianity

• Democratic social structure, peaceful culture, and monotheism

• Hierarchical social structure, warrior culture, and paganism

What were the main differences between the Anglo-Saxons and the Normans?

• The main differences between the Anglo-Saxons and the Normans were their origins, language, and culture, as well as their political structures.

• Their preferred mode of transportation

• Their preferred style of clothing

• Their favorite type of food

What were the main achievements of the Anglo-Saxons?

• Establishment of a unified kingdom, development of a legal system, and spread of Christianity

• Invention of the printing press, construction of the Great Wall, and discovery of electricity

What were the main challenges faced by medieval England?

• Political instability, frequent warfare, economic hardship, and the Black Death.

• Religious harmony, economic prosperity, and technological advancement.