Anglo-Saxons in Britain: History, Impact, and Legacy

Question 1

Which group of people invaded Britain in the 5th century AD?

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Anglo-Saxons

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Vikings

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Romans

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Normans

Question 2

In which century did the Anglo-Saxons invade Britain?

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5th century

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4th century

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6th century

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7th century

Question 3

Which of the following statements about the Anglo-Saxons is NOT true?

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They spoke a Celtic language.

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They were a Germanic people.

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They established kingdoms in Britain.

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They introduced Christianity to England.

Question 4

Which of the following words has Anglo-Saxon origins?

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House

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Car

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Telephone

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Computer

Question 5

What was the role of the Anglo-Saxon Witan?

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A council of advisors to the king

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A group of farmers who owned land

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A military force that defended the kingdom

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A religious order that spread Christianity

Question 6

From which region did the Anglo-Saxons originate?

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Northern Europe

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Southern Europe

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Eastern Europe

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Western Europe

Question 7

In which century did the Anglo-Saxons invade Britain?

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5th century

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4th century

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6th century

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7th century

Question 8

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

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Edwin

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Athelstan

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Alfred the Great

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Canute

Question 9

How did the Anglo-Saxons organize their government?

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Combination of monarchy and elected leaders

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Centralized monarchy

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Elected leaders

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Feudal system

Question 10

What was the name given to the era when Anglo-Saxons held power in Britain?

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The Anglo-Saxon Period

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The Viking Period

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The Norman Period

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The Middle Ages

Question 11

When did the Anglo-Saxons begin to arrive in Britain?

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5th century

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4th century

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6th century

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7th century

Question 12

Which of these was the first Anglo-Saxon kingdom in Britain?

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Kent

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Northumbria

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Mercia

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Wessex

Question 13

Who introduced Christianity to the Anglo-Saxons?

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Æthelbert of Kent

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Cnut the Great

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Alfred the Great

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Edward the Confessor

Question 14

What was the purpose of the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle?

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To write down important events

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To tell stories

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To teach people about God

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To boast about the Anglo-Saxons

Question 15

What happened after the Battle of Hastings in 1066?

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The Normans defeated the Anglo-Saxons.

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The Anglo-Saxons took over England.

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England became a republic.

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Nothing changed.

Question 16

What is a long-lasting impact of the Anglo-Saxon invasion on Britain?

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The English language

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Stonehenge

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The Roman roads

Question 17

Which of the following was not an Anglo-Saxon kingdom established in Britain?

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Viking

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Wessex

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Mercia

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Northumbria

Question 18

What type of government did the Anglo-Saxons establish in Britain?

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Monarchy

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Republic

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Oligarchy

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Democracy

Question 19

How long did the Anglo-Saxon period in Britain last?

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Around 500 years

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Around 100 years

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Around 300 years

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Over 1000 years

Question 20

What type of materials did Anglo-Saxons use to build their homes?

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Timber and thatch

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Stone and marble

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Brick and concrete

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Iron and steel

Question 21

Who was the first Anglo-Saxon King to convert to Christianity?

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King Ethelbert

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King Athelstan

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King Alfred the Great

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King Canute

Question 22

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

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Common Law

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Canon Law

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Civil Law

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Maritime Law

Question 23

Which Anglo-Saxon King is known as 'The Great'?

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King Alfred the Great

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King Aethelred the Unready

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King Edward the Confessor

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King William the Conqueror

Question 24

Which epic poem is famous in Anglo-Saxon literature?

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Beowulf

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The Iliad

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The Canterbury Tales

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The Odyssey

Question 25

What type of government did the Anglo-Saxons have?

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Monarchy

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Feudalism

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Republic

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Dictatorship

Question 26

What happened to the people already living in Britain after the Anglo-Saxons arrived?

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The native British people slowly became part of Anglo-Saxon society.

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The Anglo-Saxons made everyone leave Britain.

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The Anglo-Saxons didn't change anything for the people already in Britain.

Question 27

Who led the first Anglo-Saxons to arrive in Britain?

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Hengist and Horsa

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Alfred the Great

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Harold Godwinson

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William the Conqueror

Question 28

Which of the following was NOT an impact of the Anglo-Saxon invasion?

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Roman influence increased.

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New kingdoms were established.

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Christianity was introduced.

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Celtic culture was greatly diminished.

Question 29

What was the name of the Anglo-Saxon assembly that made laws?

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The Witan

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The Hundred

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The Shire

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The Ealdorman

Question 30

How did the Anglo-Saxons influence British culture?

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They introduced Christianity to Britain.

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They helped shape the English language.

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They introduced a feudal system to Britain.

Question 31

Before converting to Christianity, what religion did the Anglo-Saxons practice?

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Paganism

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Islam

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Judaism

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Hinduism

Question 32

What was the name of the Anglo-Saxon weapon that was similar to a battle-axe?

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Seax

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Spear

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Sword

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Bow

Question 33

What type of dwelling was common among the Anglo-Saxons?

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Roundhouse

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Castle

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Manor house

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Cottage

Question 34

Who led the Anglo-Saxons to invade Britain in the 5th century?

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Hengist and Horsa

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King Canute

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Julius Caesar

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William the Conqueror

Question 35

Where did the Anglo-Saxons originally come from?

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Northern Europe

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Southern Europe

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Western Europe

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Eastern Europe

Question 36

What was the name of the Anglo-Saxon kingdom in southern England?

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Wessex

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Northumbria

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Mercia

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East Anglia

Question 37

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

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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 38

How did the Anglo-Saxons influence the development of the English language?

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They introduced new words and grammar from Germanic languages

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They had no impact on the language

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They created a new written language

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They simplified the grammar

Question 39

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

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Paganism

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Buddhism

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Hinduism

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Islam

Question 40

How did the Anglo-Saxon Invasion change the political landscape of Britain?

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It led to the formation of new kingdoms

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It strengthened the Roman Empire

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It had no political impact

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It unified Britain under one ruler

Question 41

Which battle marked the end of Anglo-Saxon rule in England?

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Battle of Hastings

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Battle of Winchester

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Battle of Agincourt

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Battle of Crecy

Question 42

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

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Monarchy

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Republic

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Democracy

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Oligarchy

Question 43

What was the name of the Anglo-Saxon parliament?

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Witenagemot

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House of Commons

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House of Lords

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Parliament

Question 44

What was the main economic activity of the Anglo-Saxons?

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Farming

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Trade

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Manufacturing

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Mining

Question 45

What was the language spoken by the Anglo-Saxons called?

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Old English

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Middle English

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Modern English

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Latin

Question 46

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

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Beowulf

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The Canterbury Tales

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Hamlet

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King Lear

Question 47

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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Judaism

Question 48

Which social class in Anglo-Saxon England was below the king and nobles but above slaves?

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Ceorls

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Thegns

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Earls

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Freemen

Question 49

When did the Anglo-Saxons invade Britain?

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5th century AD

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2nd century AD

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4th century AD

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6th century AD

Question 50

Where did the Anglo-Saxons come from?

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Denmark, Norway, and Germany

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France, Spain, and Italy

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Greece, Turkey, and Egypt

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China, Japan, and Korea

Question 51

What is the famous Anglo-Saxon epic poem?

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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 52

Which of the following was NOT a weapon used by the Anglo-Saxons?

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Crossbow

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Sword

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Spear

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Axe

Question 53

What was the social structure of Anglo-Saxon society based on?

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Wealth and social class

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Military rank

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Religious status

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Age

Question 54

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

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Norse mythology

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Greek mythology

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Roman mythology

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Egyptian mythology

Question 55

How did the Anglo-Saxon Invasion impact the English language?

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It introduced new words

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It changed the grammar

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It made English a Germanic language

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It had no impact

Question 56

What was the main source of food 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 57

Who were the Anglo-Saxons?

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A group of invaders from mainland Europe

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A native Celtic tribe

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A Roman army

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A group of Vikings

Question 58

When did the Anglo-Saxon Invasion occur?

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5th century AD

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1st century AD

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3rd century AD

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7th century AD

Question 59

What impact did the Anglo-Saxons have on the British language?

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They introduced new words and phrases

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They changed the grammar of the language

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They brought with them a new writing system

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They introduced new accents and dialects

Question 60

What was the main reason for the Anglo-Saxon Invasion?

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To seek new land and resources

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To escape Germanic tribes

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To conquer new territories

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To spread their religion

Question 61

Who were the Anglo-Saxons?

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People from Germany who settled in Britain

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People from France who invaded Britain

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People from Denmark who ruled Britain

Question 62

When did the Anglo-Saxons come to Britain?

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5th century AD

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4th century AD

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6th century AD

Question 63

What was the impact of the Anglo-Saxon invasion on the Celts who lived in Britain?

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The Celts lived alongside the Anglo-Saxons

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The Celts were wiped out

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The Celts were enslaved

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The Celts had to speak English

Question 64

What was the "Danelaw"?

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An area of Britain controlled by the Vikings

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A law code made by the Anglo-Saxons

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A famous battle between the Anglo-Saxons and the Vikings

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A type of castle built by the Anglo-Saxons