Diagnostic Test on the Middle Ages and Anglo-Saxons

Instructions: Read each question carefully and mark the correct answer.

Part 1: Introduction to the Middle Ages

What event marks the beginning of the Middle Ages?

• The invasion of the Anglo-Saxons

• The fall of the Roman Empire

• The spread of Christianity

Which of the following was a key feature of society during the Middle Ages?

• Urban industrialization

• Agricultural communities controlled by local lords

• A centralized government under one king

How did Christianity influence kingdoms during the Middle Ages?

• It united kingdoms under a single religious structure

• It eliminated agricultural practices

• It promoted polytheistic beliefs

Part 2: The Celts and the Romans

The Celts are known for practicing which type of religion?

• Monotheism

• Polytheism

• Atheism

What was one of the major contributions of the Romans to Britain?

• Establishing a democratic system

• Introducing advanced infrastructure like roads and governance

• Spreading Germanic languages

Why did the Romans leave Britain?

• They were defeated by the Anglo-Saxons

• They faced barbarian invasions in Europe

• They completed their conquest of Britain

Part 3: Anglo-Saxon Britain

Which of the following was NOT an Anglo-Saxon kingdom?

• Mercia

• Kent

• Normandy

What was the foundation of Anglo-Saxon society?

• Loyalty to kings and lords

• Trade and commerce

• Centralized governance

Who reintroduced Christianity to Anglo-Saxon Britain in 597 AD?

• King Ethelberht

• St. Augustine

• King Alfred

Part 4: The Spread of Christianity

What role did monasteries play in Anglo-Saxon Britain?

• Centers of commerce and trade

• Centers of learning and religious preservation

• Military outposts