Exploring the Anglo-Saxons

Who were the Anglo-Saxons?

• A group of tribes that settled in France from the 3rd to 5th centuries.

• A political faction in England during the 18th century.

• A type of medieval weapon used in battles.

• The Anglo-Saxons were a group of tribes that settled in England from the 5th to 7th centuries.

What was the main religion of the Anglo-Saxons?

• Judaism

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Paganism, later Christianity

What were the main occupations of the Anglo-Saxons?

• Farming, metalworking, weaving, and trade.

• Fishing, hunting, and pottery

• Sailing, navigation, and cartography

• Construction, architecture, and painting

What was the role of women in Anglo-Saxon society?

• Women were solely responsible for farming and trade activities.

• Women were primarily warriors and fighters in Anglo-Saxon society.

• Women in Anglo-Saxon society were responsible for managing households, raising children, and could own property, while some held significant political influence.

• Women had no rights and could not own property at all.

In what year did the Roman army abandon Britain?

• 450 AD
• 410 AD
• 400 AD
• 390 AD

What was the dominant population of Britain before the arrival of the Anglo-Saxons?

• Roman settlers
• Viking invaders
• Norman conquerors
• Celts

What major skill did the Romans have, but the Anglo-Saxons lack, which means there is little

evidence from this period?

• Basic farming techniques.
• Simple pottery making.
• Ability to read and write (literacy)

• Basic metalworking skills.

What term is sometimes used to describe the years that followed the fall of the Roman Empire?

• Middle Ages
• Classical Period
• Dark Ages
• Renaissance

In what sort of communities did the early Anglo-Saxons choose to live?

• Small, rural farming communities such as villages or hamlets.

• Nomadic tribes moving frequently
• Large urban centers like cities
• Coastal settlements near the sea

What object, which signified power and wealth, did the Anglo-Saxons use to fasten

their clothing?

• Belts
• Pins
• Brooches
• Rings