Anglo-Saxon Life: Explore the World of the Anglo-Saxons

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Thor

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Odin

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Loki

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Heimdall

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

King Aethelbert

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King Edwin

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King Oswald

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King Offa

Question 3

What type of government did the Anglo-Saxons have?

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Monarchy

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Democracy

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Oligarchy

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Republic

Question 4

What was the most common food eaten by Anglo-Saxons?

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Bread

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Meat

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Vegetables

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Fruit

Question 5

Which Anglo-Saxon king became a Christian?

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Alfred the Great

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Æthelred

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Cnut

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Harold Godwinson

Question 6

What did Anglo-Saxons mostly use to build their homes?

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Wood

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Stone

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Brick

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Concrete

Question 7

Which food did the Anglo-Saxons NOT eat often?

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Pasta

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Bread

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Meat

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Fruit

Question 8

What was the most important job for men in Anglo-Saxon times?

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Farming

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Trading

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Fighting

Question 9

Where did Anglo-Saxons meet to discuss important matters?

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The thing

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The church

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The market

Question 10

Which of these groups posed a threat to the Anglo-Saxons?

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Vikings

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Romans

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Celts

Question 11

What type of house did most Anglo-Saxons live in?

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Wooden longhouse

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Stone house

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Brick house

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Thatched cottage

Question 12

Which crop was the most important to Anglo-Saxons?

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Wheat

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Potatoes

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Rice

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Corn

Question 13

Which of these was NOT a common job for Anglo-Saxons?

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Teacher

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Farmer

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Blacksmith

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Carpenter

Question 14

Who was the Anglo-Saxon god of thunder?

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Thor

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Zeus

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Odin

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Poseidon

Question 15

Which of these was NOT a common punishment in Anglo-Saxon society?

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Life in prison

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Fines

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Whipping

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Execution

Question 16

Which of these animals was NOT commonly kept by Anglo-Saxons?

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Elephants

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Pigs

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Cows

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Sheep

Question 17

What was the name of the alphabet that the Anglo-Saxons used?

Accepted Answer

The Anglo-Saxon runes

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The Latin alphabet

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The Greek alphabet

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The Cyrillic alphabet

Question 18

What was the main building material used to construct Anglo-Saxon homes?

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Wood and thatch

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Stone and bricks

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Mud and straw

Question 19

The Anglo-Saxons used what as their main building material for their homes?

Accepted Answer

Wood

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Stone

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Brick

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Mud

Question 20

What was the primary occupation for most Anglo-Saxons?

Accepted Answer

Farming

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Trading

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Crafting

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Fighting

Question 21

Which belief system was central to Anglo-Saxon culture?

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Paganism

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Christianity

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Buddhism

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Islam

Question 22

Who is the legendary Anglo-Saxon hero known for battling a dragon?

Accepted Answer

Beowulf

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King Arthur

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Robin Hood

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William the Conqueror

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

The Battle of Hastings

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The arrival of the Vikings

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The Black Death

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The Hundred Years' War

Question 24

How did the Anglo-Saxons contribute to the evolution of the English language?

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Introducing new words and phrases

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Creating the English alphabet

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Standardizing English grammar

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Developing a written language

Question 25

Which of these features was NOT commonly found in an Anglo-Saxon home?

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Glass windows

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Thatched roof

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Wooden walls

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Central hearth

Question 26

What did the Anglo-Saxons mostly use to build their homes?

Accepted Answer

Wood

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Stone

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Brick

Question 27

How did Christianity and Roman culture influence Anglo-Saxon beliefs and daily life?

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They impacted many aspects of Anglo-Saxon life.

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They had no influence.

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They only affected religious practices.

Question 28

Which of these was NOT a common type of Anglo-Saxon home?

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Apartment building

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Hall-house

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Longhouse

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Cottage

Question 29

Who was the Anglo-Saxon king who became a Christian?

Accepted Answer

Aethelberht

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Alfred the Great

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Æthelred the Unready

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Canute

Question 30

What caused the Anglo-Saxons to eventually lose power?

Accepted Answer

Norman invasion

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Viking raids

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Plague

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Civil war

Question 31

Which famous poem tells the story of an Anglo-Saxon hero?

Accepted Answer

Beowulf

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The Iliad

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The Canterbury Tales

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Hamlet

Question 32

What kind of art were the Anglo-Saxons known for?

Accepted Answer

Metalwork

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Tapestries

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Paintings

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Sculptures

Question 33

What kind of object from the past can tell us about Anglo-Saxon life?

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A book written by someone who lived during Anglo-Saxon times

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A painting created during Anglo-Saxon times

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A movie about the Anglo-Saxons made today

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A website about the Anglo-Saxons

Question 34

Imagine a ladder showing how important people were in Anglo-Saxon times. Who would be at the very top?

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The King

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Everyone

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Nobles and peasants

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Warriors and farmers

Question 35

Which event had the greatest impact on the daily lives of the Anglo-Saxons?

Accepted Answer

The arrival of Christianity

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The arrival of the Romans

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The Viking raids

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The Norman Conquest

Question 36

How did the Anglo-Saxons use their surroundings to meet their needs?

Accepted Answer

They built homes near rivers and forests for water, wood, and hunting.

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They only ate wild fruits and vegetables from the forests.

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They used animal skins for clothing and didn't know how to weave.

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They didn't use tools and hunted with their bare hands.

Question 37

How did the role of women change during the Anglo-Saxon period?

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Women's roles became more limited to household duties and childcare.

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Women's roles became more important and powerful.

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Women's roles stayed the same throughout the period.

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Women started taking on more roles in politics and warfare.

Question 38

What was the most important way Anglo-Saxons earned a living?

Accepted Answer

Farming

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Fishing

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Trading

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Building

Question 39

How did Anglo-Saxon farmers adjust their farming methods to suit different areas of Britain?

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They used different tools and techniques for different soil types.

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They only farmed in areas with the best soil.

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They grew the same crops everywhere in Britain.

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They didn't change their farming methods at all.

Question 40

What type of food was commonly eaten by the Anglo-Saxons?

Accepted Answer

Bread

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Pizza

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Tacos

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Sushi

Question 41

Where did the Anglo-Saxons usually build their homes?

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Near a river or stream

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In the desert

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Far from any water source

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In the mountains

Question 42

What was the main building material used by the Anglo-Saxons?

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Wood

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Concrete

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Stone

Question 43

Which job was commonly done by Anglo-Saxon men?

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Farming

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Doctor

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Teacher

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Astronaut

Question 44

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

Accepted Answer

Aethelbert of Kent

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King Arthur

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Henry VIII

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Edward the Confessor

Question 45

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

Accepted Answer

Beowulf

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The Canterbury Tales

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The Iliad

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The Odyssey

Question 46

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

Accepted Answer

Witan

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Senate

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Congress

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Parliament

Question 47

Which of these was an important technological advancement made by the Anglo-Saxons?

Accepted Answer

Ironworking

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Electricity

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The internet

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The wheel