Quiz on Anglo-Saxons and Normans

Who were the Anglo-Saxons?

• Roman soldiers from Italy

• Germanic tribes from Denmark

• Celtic tribes from Scotland

• Viking explorers from Norway

What language did the Anglo-Saxons introduce?

• French

• Latin

• Old English

• Old Norse

What was a key feature of Anglo-Saxon culture?

• Stone architecture

• Written laws

• Rich oral tradition

• Trade with Asia

Who was the first Anglo-Saxon king to defeat the Vikings?

• King Cnut

• King Edward

• King Harold

• King Alfred the Great

What treaty did King Alfred agree to with the Vikings?

• Treaty of Danelaw

• Treaty of Runnymede

• Treaty of Hastings

• Treaty of Wessex

What event marked the end of Anglo-Saxon rule?

• Battle of Hastings

• Battle of Stamford Bridge

• Battle of Bosworth Field

• Battle of Agincourt

Who invaded England in 1066?

• King Alfred

• King Harold

• William the Conqueror

• St. Augustine

What system developed during the Norman period?

• Monarchy

• Democracy

• Feudalism

• Socialism

What was the purpose of the Domesday Book?

• Describe the weather

• List kings and queens

• Document battles

• Record land and its owners

What does the Magna Carta represent?

• Establishing a monarchy

• Creating a new language

• Ending feudalism

• Limiting the power of the king