Anglo Saxon Background Quiz

Name the four countries which make up Great Britain.

What group originally lived in what is now Britain?

• Celts

• Romans

• Vikings

• Normans

The ​ ​ ​ (a)   led by ​ (b)   ​ , invaded England in 55 and stayed until 410.

​ ​ ​ ​

• Romans
• Celts
• Normans
• Saxons
• Julius Caesar
• King Arthur
• King Alfred
• William the Conquerer

The aforementioned group left in 410 to defend their hometown. What two groups then started taking over?

• Jutes and Angles

• Vikings and Normans

• Huns and Mongols

• Franks and Romans

Name three things we owe to King Alfred.

What is the name and date of the last Anglo-Saxon battle?

• Battle of Stamford Bridge, 25 September 1066

• Battle of Hastings, 14 October 1066

• Battle of Maldon, 10 August 991

• Battle of Edington, May 878

How did an Anglo-Saxon man become immortal?

Define wyrd.

• A type of ancient weapon

• A concept of fate or destiny in Anglo-Saxon culture

• A mythical creature from Norse mythology

• A traditional Scottish dance

What two days of the week are named after Anglo-Saxon gods?

• Wednesday and Thursday

• Monday and Tuesday

• Friday and Saturday

• Sunday and Monday

What is a kenning?