Anglo Saxon Background

When did the Anglo-Saxon period begin?

• 5th century

• 10th century

• 15th century

• 3rd century

Who were the Anglo-Saxons?

• Celtic tribes who settled in Scotland during the Iron Age

• Vikings who settled in France during the Late Middle Ages

• Germanic tribes who settled in England during the Early Middle Ages

• Roman soldiers who settled in Spain during the Roman Empire

What language did the Anglo-Saxons speak?

• Latin

• Spanish

• French

• Old English

What were the main occupations of the Anglo-Saxons?

• Mining, hunting, and blacksmithing

• Weaving, pottery, and shipbuilding

• Farming, fishing, and trading

• Warrior, bard, and monk

Who was the first king of all England?

• King Alfred the Great

• King Edward the Elder

• King Harold Godwinson

• King Athelstan

What was the religion of the Anglo-Saxons?

• Germanic paganism/Christianity

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

• Judaism

What important event happened in 1066 related to the Anglo-Saxons?

• Signing of the Magna Carta

• Viking invasion of England

• Norman Conquest of England

• Battle of Waterloo

What were the Anglo-Saxon contributions to literature and art?

• Epic poetry, illuminated manuscripts, and metalwork

• Comedy plays, abstract sculptures, and calligraphy

• Science fiction, graffiti art, and glassblowing

• Romantic novels, oil paintings, and pottery