The Anglo-Saxons: History, Culture, and Society

Question 1

Who came to Britain from Germany in the 5th century?

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Anglo-Saxons

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Romans

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Vikings

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Normans

Question 2

When did the Anglo-Saxons first come to Britain?

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410 AD

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1066

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1215

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1707

Question 3

Who helped the king make decisions in Anglo-Saxon times?

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The Witan

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The Knights

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The Farmers

Question 4

Who lived in the grandest houses and enjoyed the best food in Anglo-Saxon times?

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Kings and Queens

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Farmers

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Serfs

Question 5

Which of these is NOT a way we can learn about the Anglo-Saxons?

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Movies made today

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Books they wrote

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Things they left behind

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Stories passed down

Question 6

Where did the Anglo-Saxons decide to live in Britain?

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In places with good soil and water for farming

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In the north, near their old home

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In the mountains for safety

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Near Roman towns

Question 7

In the Anglo-Saxon period, there were different kingdoms, like Wessex, Mercia, and Northumbria. How were these kingdoms alike and different?

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They were alike in using Anglo-Saxon, but different in having different leaders and rules.

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They were alike in having similar rulers, but different in speaking different languages.

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They were alike in having different leaders and cultures, but different in having similar laws.

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They were all exactly the same in their rulers, laws, and culture.

Question 8

What did the Anglo-Saxons use the rivers and the sea for?

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For fishing and sailing

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Only for drinking and washing

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For building houses

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To grow food

Question 9

What was the main responsibility of women in Anglo-Saxon times?

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Taking care of the home and family

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Fighting in battles

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Leading the government

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Farming and owning land

Question 10

How do we learn about the Anglo-Saxons who lived long ago?

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Read their writings and find objects they left behind

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Watch TV shows about them

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Talk to them

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Guess what they were like

Question 11

Who was responsible for keeping the peace and solving problems in an Anglo-Saxon village?

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Local leaders like the ealdorman or reeve

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The king

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The priest

Question 12

What were the fierce warriors called who fought for Anglo-Saxon kings?

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The Housecarls

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The Saxons

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The Vikings

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The Normans

Question 13

Which of these places was NOT a major Anglo-Saxon settlement in Britain?

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Rome

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London

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York

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Bath

Question 14

What is the name of the famous Anglo-Saxon poem about a hero named Beowulf?

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Beowulf

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The Iliad

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The Odyssey

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The Canterbury Tales

Question 15

What is the name of the Anglo-Saxon legal system?

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The Anglo-Saxon Law Code

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The Code of Hammurabi

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The Ten Commandments

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The Justinian Code

Question 16

How did the Anglo-Saxons shape the English language?

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They added new words and grammar.

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They created a written language.

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They introduced Latin vocabulary.

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They invented the alphabet.

Question 17

Which Anglo-Saxon kingdom was located in the south of England?

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Wessex

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Northumbria

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Mercia

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East Anglia

Question 18

Who was the Anglo-Saxon god of thunder and lightning?

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Thor

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Zeus

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Jupiter

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Odin

Question 19

Which instrument was similar to a harp and played by the Anglo-Saxons?

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Lyre

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Guitar

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Drum

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Flute

Question 20

What was the name given to the era after the Anglo-Saxons left Britain?

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The Middle Ages

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The Stone Age

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The Bronze Age

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The Iron Age

Question 21

What was the main religion of the Anglo-Saxons?

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Christianity

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Paganism

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Islam

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Buddhism

Question 22

Which of these was NOT a typical Anglo-Saxon job?

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Teaching

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Farming

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Blacksmithing

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Shipbuilding

Question 23

What is the name of the famous Anglo-Saxon poem about a warrior named Beowulf?

Accepted Answer

Beowulf

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The Canterbury Tales

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The Iliad

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The Odyssey

Question 24

Which of these was a major Anglo-Saxon invention?

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The wheelbarrow

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The printing press

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The steam engine

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The compass

Question 25

Which of these was a major reason for the end of the Anglo-Saxon period?

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Norman Conquest

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Viking raids

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Black Death

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Peasant's Revolt

Question 26

What was the name of the Anglo-Saxon king who became a Christian in 597 AD?

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King Ethelbert

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King Alfred

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King Athelstan

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King Canute

Question 27

Which of these was an important Anglo-Saxon cultural invention?

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Creating an alphabet

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Building Stonehenge

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Inventing the steam engine

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Starting the first universities

Question 28

What was the main food source for the Anglo-Saxons?

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Farming

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Hunting

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Fishing

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Trading

Question 29

Who were a big danger to the Anglo-Saxons?

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The Vikings

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The Romans

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The Celts

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The Normans

Question 30

What was the Anglo-Saxon rulebook called?

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The Laws of Alfred

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The Common Law

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The Code of Hammurabi

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The Justinian Code

Question 31

What did the Anglo-Saxons believe in before they became Christians?

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Pagan gods

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The Buddha

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Allah

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The Torah

Question 32

Who was a brave Anglo-Saxon fighter?

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Beowulf

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Robin

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Arthur

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Lancelot

Question 33

Who was the first Anglo-Saxon king to unite most of England?

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Egbert

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Athelstan

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Alfred the Great

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Canute

Question 34

Which of the following was NOT a major Anglo-Saxon kingdom in Britain?

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Cornwall

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Wessex

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Mercia

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Northumbria

Question 35

What was the name of the famous Anglo-Saxon poem about a hero named Beowulf?

Accepted Answer

Beowulf

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The Canterbury Tales

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The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle

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The Wanderer

Question 36

What was a key feature of Anglo-Saxon society?

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Strong family connections

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Importance of education

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Advanced technology

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Large cities

Question 37

Who was the Anglo-Saxon religious leader who helped spread Christianity in England?

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Augustine of Canterbury

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Thomas Becket

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Aidan of Lindisfarne

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Saint Patrick

Question 38

Which of the following was a common art style used by the Anglo-Saxons?

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Celtic

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Romanesque

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Gothic

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Byzantine

Question 39

What is a major legacy of the Anglo-Saxons on English culture?

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The English language

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The Christian faith

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The feudal system

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The Magna Carta

Question 40

What was the name of the Anglo-Saxon code of conduct and laws?

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The Anglo-Saxon Code of Law

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The Ten Commandments

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The Bushido Code

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The Hammurabi Code

Question 41

Who were the people who came to Britain from Germany and Denmark in the 5th and 6th centuries?

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The Anglo-Saxons

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The Vikings

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The Romans

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The Celts

Question 42

What was the name of the first Anglo-Saxon king of England?

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Egbert

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Alfred the Great

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Athelstan

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Canute

Question 43

Which of the following was NOT a major battle fought by the Anglo-Saxons?

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The Battle of Waterloo

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The Battle of Hastings

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The Battle of Athelney

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The Battle of Stamford Bridge

Question 44

What was the name of the Anglo-Saxon language?

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Old English

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Middle English

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Modern English

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Latin

Question 45

What was the main religion of the Anglo-Saxons before they converted to Christianity?

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Paganism

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Islam

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Buddhism

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Hinduism

Question 46

What was the name of the Anglo-Saxon document that recorded the laws and customs of the people?

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The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle

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The Domesday Book

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The Magna Carta

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The Book of Kells

Question 47

Who were the first Anglo-Saxon people to arrive in Britain?

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The Jutes

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The Angles

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The Saxons

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The Vikings

Question 48

Which of these was NOT a major Anglo-Saxon kingdom?

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Scotland

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Wessex

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Mercia

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Northumbria

Question 49

Who was the Anglo-Saxon king who converted to Christianity?

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King Alfred

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King Ethelred

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King Canute

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King Athelstan

Question 50

Why did the Anglo-Saxons build wooden halls?

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For shelter and community gatherings

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As places of worship

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For defense purposes

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For storing food

Question 51

Why did the Vikings invade Anglo-Saxon England?

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For land and riches

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To spread Christianity

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To escape their own harsh climate

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To establish trade routes

Question 52

Why did the Anglo-Saxons often choose to build their homes by rivers?

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To have easy access to water for drinking, cooking, and farming.

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To hide from their enemies.

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To find gold and other valuable treasures.

Question 53

What were Anglo-Saxon churches mostly built from?

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Wood

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Stone

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Thatch

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Brick

Question 54

Which one did the Anglo-Saxons invent?

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The wheelbarrow

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The compass

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The printing press

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The steam engine

Question 55

What language did the Anglo-Saxons mainly speak?

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Old English

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Latin

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French

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Welsh

Question 56

How did the Anglo-Saxons usually govern themselves?

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With a king or queen

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Like a democracy

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By a few powerful people

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As a republic

Question 57

Who posed a big threat to the Anglo-Saxons while they were in Britain?

Accepted Answer

Vikings

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Normans

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Romans

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Celts

Question 58

Which famous Anglo-Saxon poem tells the story of a hero named Beowulf?

Accepted Answer

Beowulf

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The Iliad

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The Odyssey

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The Canterbury Tales

Question 59

In Anglo-Saxon times, who usually made the big decisions?

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The men

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The women

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Both men and women

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Neither men nor women

Question 60

Who came to Britain from Germany and Denmark around 500 AD?

Accepted Answer

The Anglo-Saxons

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The Romans

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The Vikings

Question 61

What was NOT a type of Anglo-Saxon settlement?

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City

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Hamlet

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Village

Question 62

What was the main form of government in Anglo-Saxon England?

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Monarchy

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Democracy

Question 63

Who were a major threat to the Anglo-Saxons during their time in Britain?

Accepted Answer

The Vikings

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The Romans

Question 64

What was the name of the Anglo-Saxon epic poem that tells the story of a brave warrior?

Accepted Answer

Beowulf

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The Canterbury Tales