Anglo-Saxons: History, Culture, and Impact on England

Question 1

What was one of the main jobs of women in Anglo-Saxon society?

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Looking after the home and children

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Leading armies into battle

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Making important decisions

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Fighting in wars alongside men

Question 2

Which of these is a lasting impact the Anglo-Saxons had on modern-day England?

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Shaping the development of the English language

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Introducing the Latin language

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Establishing a legal system based on Roman Law

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Bringing the art of pottery to England

Question 3

How did the Anglo-Saxons combine their old beliefs with the new Christian faith?

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They blended Christian ideas and practices into their pagan rituals and beliefs.

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They gave up their pagan beliefs and became only Christian.

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They rejected Christianity and kept their pagan gods.

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There was no link between paganism and Christianity in Anglo-Saxon society.

Question 4

Anglo-Saxon society had different social classes. Name the three main classes and explain what factors determined a person's social status.

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Nobles, freemen, and slaves. Status depended on family, wealth, and job.

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Rich landowners and poor farmers. Only two classes existed.

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Status was fixed at birth and never changed.

Question 5

How did trade and commerce help the Anglo-Saxons grow their economy and connect with people in nearby areas?

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Trade and commerce helped towns and cities grow and created a group of people who made their living by buying and selling goods.

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Trade and commerce didn't affect the Anglo-Saxons much. They mostly farmed.

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Trade and commerce made the Anglo-Saxons give up their own culture and start following Roman ways.

Question 6

How was Anglo-Saxon society in England organized?

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There were three main social classes: nobles, freemen, and slaves.

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Everyone was equal.

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The king had all the power.

Question 7

What did the Anglo-Saxons mainly do to earn a living?

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Farming

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Hunting and gathering

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Trading

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Raiding and conquering

Question 8

Anglo-Saxons made beautiful books called illuminated manuscripts. What was the main purpose of these books?

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To share stories and history

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To write down laws

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To teach building skills

Question 9

In Anglo-Saxon times, how did people's social class affect their daily lives?

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People from higher social classes had better lives and more chances.

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Everyone had the same jobs and opportunities.

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Social class didn't make much difference.

Question 10

How do archaeologists use tiny pieces of soil to learn about the daily lives of the Anglo-Saxons?

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Micromorphology

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Excavation

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Dendrochronology

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Carbon dating

Question 11

Besides the Romans, which other groups influenced Anglo-Saxon culture and customs?

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The Celts

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The Vikings

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The Normans

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The Egyptians

Question 12

In Anglo-Saxon society, women had many responsibilities. Which of these was NOT typically a task for women?

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Engaging in warfare

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Caring for children

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Managing the household

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Assisting on the farm

Question 13

Why did the Anglo-Saxons stop ruling England, and what happened next?

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Viking raids weakened the Anglo-Saxons, and then the Normans invaded and conquered England.

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The Anglo-Saxons decided to give up ruling.

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The Anglo-Saxons and Normans shared power and ruled England together.

Question 14

How were the social structures of the Anglo-Saxons, Vikings, and Celts similar and different?

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They all had a leader, like a king or queen, at the top of their social structure.

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They all had social classes, like nobles, warriors, and farmers.

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They all had a democratic system of government, where everyone had a say.

Question 15

In Anglo-Saxon England, what was the Shire Reeve's primary duty?

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Collect taxes and maintain order in a shire

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Lead the Witenagemot, a council of Anglo-Saxon nobles

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Command the fyrd, the Anglo-Saxon army

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Assist the King in making important decisions

Question 16

Who is believed to have been the first Anglo-Saxon king of England to unite all of the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms?

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Ecgberht

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Alfred the Great

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Athelstan

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Harold Godwinson

Question 17

Which of the following was a major Viking invasion of England during the Anglo-Saxon period?

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The Viking Great Army

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The Battle of Hastings

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The Battle of Maldon

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The Norman Conquest

Question 18

What was the name of the council that advised the Anglo-Saxon king?

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The Witan

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The Parliament

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The House of Lords

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The Shire

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Anglo-Saxon culture?

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Stonehenge

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Oral tradition and storytelling

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Runic alphabet

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Mead drinking

Question 20

Which Anglo-Saxon king is known for converting to Christianity and spreading it throughout his kingdom?

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Aethelberht

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Penda

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Cnut

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Egbert

Question 21

What was the main way the Anglo-Saxons earned a living?

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Farming

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Trading goods with other countries

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Making things like tools and weapons

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Mining for gold and silver

Question 22

Which of the following was a type of Anglo-Saxon house or dwelling?

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Longhouses

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Castles

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Mansions

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Flats

Question 23

What was the significance of the Battle of Hastings in the Anglo-Saxon period?

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It resulted in the Norman Conquest.

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It marked the end of Anglo-Saxon rule in England.

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It was a major Viking victory.

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It led to the signing of the Magna Carta.

Question 24

Which of the following is an example of a primary source from the Anglo-Saxon period?

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The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle

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The Bayeux Tapestry

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The Domesday Book

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Shakespeare's plays

Question 25

Who arrived in Britain during the Anglo-Saxon period?

Accepted Answer

The Anglo-Saxons

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The Romans

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The Vikings

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The Celts

Question 26

Who was the first Anglo-Saxon king of England?

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Egbert

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Alfred the Great

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Canute

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Athelstan

Question 27

Which of these was invented by the Anglo-Saxons?

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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 telephone

Question 28

What language did the Anglo-Saxons speak?

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Old English

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Latin

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French

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Welsh

Question 29

What type of government did the Anglo-Saxons have?

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Monarchy

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Republic

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Democracy

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Oligarchy

Question 30

Who was an important religious figure in Anglo-Saxon England?

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Saint Augustine

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Saint Patrick

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Saint George

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Saint David

Question 31

What is the name of the famous Anglo-Saxon epic poem?

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Beowulf

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The Odyssey

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The Iliad

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The Aeneid

Question 32

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

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The Vikings

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The Romans

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The Normans

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The Celts

Question 33

When was the Anglo-Saxon era in Britain?

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5th to 11th century

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10th to 15th century

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1st to 4th century

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7th to 9th century

Question 34

What did Anglo-Saxons call a warrior?

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Thegn

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Knight

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Lord

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Earl

Question 35

What was NOT a feature of Anglo-Saxon homes?

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Glass windows

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Wood and thatch construction

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A central hearth for warmth

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Usually small and single-roomed

Question 36

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

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Cambridge

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London

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York

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Winchester

Question 37

What was the importance of the Battle of Athelney?

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It was a significant Anglo-Saxon victory against the Vikings

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It marked the beginning of the Anglo-Saxon era

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It marked the end of the Anglo-Saxon era

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It had no significant impact on Anglo-Saxon history

Question 38

Who were the Anglo-Saxons?

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Germanic tribes who settled in Britain

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Vikings who raided Britain

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Roman soldiers who occupied Britain

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Celts who lived in Britain before the Romans

Question 39

What was the name of the language spoken by the Anglo-Saxons?

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Old English

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Latin

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Celtic

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Norse

Question 40

Who was the first Anglo-Saxon king to unite all 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 41

Which Anglo-Saxon king is famous for his laws?

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Edgar the Peaceful

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Edward the Confessor

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Harold Godwinson

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William the Conqueror

Question 42

Who was the Norman king who conquered England in 1066?

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William the Conqueror

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Sweyn Forkbeard

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Cnut

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Harold Hardrada

Question 43

Which Anglo-Saxon artifact is a symbol of power and authority?

Accepted Answer

The Sutton Hoo helmet

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The Lindisfarne Gospels

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The Bayeux Tapestry

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The Stonehenge

Question 44

Who was the first Anglo-Saxon king to rule England?

Accepted Answer

King Egbert

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King Alfred the Great

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King Canute

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King Ethelred the Unready

Question 45

What was the name of the Anglo-Saxon assembly that advised the king?

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The Witan

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The Parliament

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The House of Commons

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The Shire

Question 46

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

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Paganism

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Islam

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Hinduism

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Buddhism

Question 47

What was the name of the famous Anglo-Saxon epic poem that tells the story of a legendary hero?

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Beowulf

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The Canterbury Tales

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The Odyssey

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The Iliad

Question 48

Who was the Anglo-Saxon king who played a crucial role in the defense against Viking invasions?

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King Alfred the Great

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King Canute

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King Athelstan

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King Egbert

Question 49

What was the main source of income for most Anglo-Saxons?

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Farming

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Trading

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Raiding

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Craftsmanship

Question 50

Who were the people who invaded Britain from Germany in the 5th century AD?

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Anglo-Saxons

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Romans

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Vikings

Question 51

When did the Anglo-Saxons arrive in Britain?

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5th century AD

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10th century AD

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15th century AD

Question 52

What was the Anglo-Saxon word for a warrior?

Accepted Answer

Thegn

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Knight

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Earl

Question 53

Which of the following was an important Anglo-Saxon invention?

Accepted Answer

The plough

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The printing press

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The telescope

Question 54

What was the name of the famous Anglo-Saxon epic poem?

Accepted Answer

Beowulf

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Hamlet

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Canterbury Tales

Question 55

Which of the following was a major threat to Anglo-Saxons during the Viking Age?

Accepted Answer

Viking raids

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Roman invasions

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Norman conquests

Question 56

What was the name of the Anglo-Saxon system of law and order?

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Witenagemot

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Parliament

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Common Law

Question 57

Which of the following factors led to the end of the Anglo-Saxon era?

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Norman conquest

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Viking invasions

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Black Death

Question 58

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

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Wales

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Wessex

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Mercia

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Northumbria

Question 59

Who was the first Anglo-Saxon king to become a Christian?

Accepted Answer

Edwin

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Aethelred

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Alfred the Great

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Hengist

Question 60

What was the name of the Anglo-Saxon book that recorded important events?

Accepted Answer

The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle

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The Domesday Book

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The Magna Carta

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The Witan

Question 61

What was the name of the group of raiders who attacked Anglo-Saxon settlements?

Accepted Answer

The Vikings

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The Jutes

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The Celts

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The Romans

Question 62

Which Anglo-Saxon king defeated the Vikings at the Battle of Edington?

Accepted Answer

Alfred the Great

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Athelstan

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Canute

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Harold Godwinson

Question 63

What was the name of the Anglo-Saxon group that advised the king?

Accepted Answer

The Witan

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The Parliament

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The House of Lords

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The Privy Council

Question 64

What was the name of the language spoken by the Anglo-Saxons?

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Old English

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Modern English

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Latin

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Welsh