The Conversion to Christianity: A Journey of Faith in Anglo-Saxon England

Question 1

Which religion did the Anglo-Saxons convert to in the 7th century?

Accepted Answer

Christianity

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Islam

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Buddhism

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Hinduism

Question 2

In the __ century did the Anglo-Saxons convert to Christianity?

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7th

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5th

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6th

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8th

Question 3

Who is known as the first Christian king of Kent?

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Aethelbert

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Edwin

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Oswald

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Penda

Question 4

Who was the missionary sent by Pope Gregory I to convert the Anglo-Saxons?

Accepted Answer

Augustine

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Aidan

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Columba

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Patrick

Question 5

Which Anglo-Saxon kingdom resisted conversion to Christianity the longest?

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Mercia

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Kent

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Northumbria

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Wessex

Question 6

Who was the first person to hold the position of Archbishop of Canterbury?

Accepted Answer

Augustine

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Wilfrid

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Bede

Question 7

Who is known as the 'Apostle of the English' and played a key role in converting Anglo-Saxons to Christianity?

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Saint Augustine of Canterbury

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Saint Patrick

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Saint Boniface

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Saint Columba

Question 8

Which Anglo-Saxon king converted to Christianity around 627 AD, following the influence of his Christian wife, Bertha?

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King Ethelbert

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King Edwin

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King Offa

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King Alfred

Question 9

Which of the following was NOT a reason for the Anglo-Saxons' conversion to Christianity?

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Economic incentives

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Political alliances

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Influence of Roman missionaries

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Fear of divine punishment

Question 10

Which Anglo-Saxon ruler is known for establishing the first unified kingdom of England?

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King Athelstan

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King Alfred the Great

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King Canute

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King Harold Godwinson

Question 11

Where did Saint Augustine and his followers establish a Christian center in Kent?

Accepted Answer

Canterbury

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York

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Glastonbury

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Winchester

Question 12

Who earned the nickname 'Apostle to the English' due to their significant role in converting the Anglo-Saxons to Christianity?

Accepted Answer

Saint Augustine

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Saint Patrick

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Saint Columba

Question 13

Which Anglo-Saxon king was the first to convert to Christianity in the year 597 AD?

Accepted Answer

King Ethelbert of Kent

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King Edwin of Northumbria

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King Penda of Mercia

Question 14

What was the name of the important Christian center established by Saint Augustine in Kent?

Accepted Answer

Canterbury

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York

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Lindisfarne

Question 15

Which of the following was NOT a method used to spread Christianity throughout Anglo-Saxon England?

Accepted Answer

Military conquest

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Support from kings

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Missionary work

Question 16

What was the significance of the Synod of Whitby held in 664 AD?

Accepted Answer

Ended the dispute between the Celtic and Roman branches of Christianity

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Established the dominance of the Roman Catholic Church in England

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Declared the independence of Anglo-Saxons from the Pope

Question 17

Which key belief of the Christian faith was new to the Anglo-Saxons?

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The idea of heaven and hell

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The existence of only one God

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The importance of being baptized

Question 18

Who was sent by the Pope to convert the Anglo-Saxons?

Accepted Answer

Saint Augustine

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Saint Aidan

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Saint Patrick

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Saint Columba

Question 19

Which battle is considered a turning point in the conversion of the Anglo-Saxons?

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The Battle of the Maserfeld

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The Battle of Hastings

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The Battle of Agincourt

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The Battle of Barnet

Question 20

What was a major reason why many Anglo-Saxons converted to Christianity?

Accepted Answer

Missionary work and preaching

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Political pressure from their leaders

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Economic incentives

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Military conquest

Question 21

Which of these is a feature of Anglo-Saxon Christian art?

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Intricate knotwork and geometric designs

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Realistic representations of human figures

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Bright and vibrant colors

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Simple and austere forms

Question 22

Which of the following sources is NOT helpful for learning about the conversion of the Anglo-Saxons to Christianity?

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The Domesday Book

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The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle

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Beowulf

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The Lindisfarne Gospels

Question 23

How did the conversion to Christianity help to develop a united Anglo-Saxon kingdom?

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It provided a common religion and identity for different tribes.

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It weakened the power of local rulers.

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It led to increased conflicts and divisions.

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It had no impact on the political structure of Anglo-Saxon England.

Question 24

Who was the missionary who converted the Anglo-Saxons to Christianity?

Accepted Answer

Saint Augustine

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Saint Patrick

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Saint Columba

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Saint Benedict

Question 25

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

Accepted Answer

Ethelbert of Kent

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Edwin of Northumbria

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Offa of Mercia

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Cnut the Great

Question 26

Where did Saint Augustine establish the first cathedral in England?

Accepted Answer

Canterbury Cathedral

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Westminster Abbey

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Lindisfarne Abbey

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Glastonbury Abbey

Question 27

Which of the following was NOT a factor in the spread of Christianity among the Anglo-Saxons?

Accepted Answer

Military conquest

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Political alliances

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Missionary zeal

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Economic benefits

Question 28

What was the significance of the Synod of Whitby?

Accepted Answer

It established the Roman style of worship in England.

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It settled the date of Easter.

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It converted the last pagan kingdom.

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It excommunicated the Celtic Church.

Question 29

What was one way Christianity affected the everyday lives of the Anglo-Saxons?

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They had to attend church on Sundays.

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They learned to read and write.

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They stopped farming and became merchants.

Question 30

What were the main reasons why many Anglo-Saxons converted to Christianity?

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They believed it was the true religion.

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They were persuaded by missionaries.

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They were forced to by the Romans.

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They wanted to gain more power.

Question 31

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

Accepted Answer

King Ethelbert

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King Edwin

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King Raedwald

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King Offa

Question 32

Who was the missionary sent from Rome to convert the Anglo-Saxons?

Accepted Answer

Saint Augustine

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Saint Paulinus

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Saint Wilfrid

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Saint Aidan

Question 33

Which king strongly opposed the conversion to Christianity?

Accepted Answer

King Penda

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King Edwin

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King Ethelbert

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King Raedwald

Question 34

What was the name of the meeting where leaders decided how the Anglo-Saxon church would be organized?

Accepted Answer

The Council of Whitby

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The Council of Nicaea

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The Council of Trent

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The Council of Chalcedon

Question 35

Who brought Christianity to Anglo-Saxon England?

Accepted Answer

Augustine of Canterbury

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King Ethelbert of Kent

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Saint Patrick

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Saint Columba

Question 36

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

Accepted Answer

King Ethelbert

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King Canute

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King Alfred the Great

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King Harold Godwinson

Question 37

What was the main reason for the Synod of Whitby?

Accepted Answer

To decide which type of Christianity the Anglo-Saxons would follow.

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To discuss the best way to defend against Viking raids.

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To celebrate the conversion of King Ethelbert.

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To sign a peace treaty between the Anglo-Saxons and the Picts.

Question 38

In Anglo-Saxon times, how did the Church play a different role in society compared to today?

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The Church had a greater influence, managing areas like education and laws.

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The Church has more members and influence today.

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The Church was not significant in Anglo-Saxon times or today.

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The Church was the only source of religious knowledge in Anglo-Saxon times.

Question 39

How did the conversion to Christianity contribute to the formation of a unified Anglo-Saxon kingdom?

Accepted Answer

It helped establish shared laws and customs.

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It led to increased conflict and division among the Anglo-Saxons.

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It had no impact on the political development of the Anglo-Saxons.

Question 40

Who played a crucial role in introducing Christianity to the Anglo-Saxons?

Accepted Answer

Augustine

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King Ethelbert

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Saint Patrick

Question 41

How did the conversion to Christianity affect the hunting practices of the Anglo-Saxons?

Accepted Answer

Hunting became less common because the Church taught that animals should be protected.

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Hunting became more popular because meat was needed for religious celebrations.

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Hunting became less common because people preferred fishing, which was seen as more Christian.

Question 42

How did the conversion to Christianity contribute to a stronger sense of unity among the Anglo-Saxons?

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It united them under a common faith and a single ruler.

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It introduced a shared language.

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It brought new traditions and celebrations.

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It made them unbeatable in battles.

Question 43

Who is known as the first Christian king of the Anglo-Saxons?

Accepted Answer

Aethelberht

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Canute

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Alfred the Great

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Aethelred

Question 44

Who was the archbishop who played a key role in converting the Anglo-Saxons to Christianity?

Accepted Answer

Saint Augustine of Canterbury

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Saint Columba

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Saint Patrick

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Saint Benedict

Question 45

What was one of the most important consequences of the conversion to Christianity for the Anglo-Saxons?

Accepted Answer

The introduction of literacy and written records

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Increased political stability

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Expansion of the Anglo-Saxon empire

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Decline of trade and commerce

Question 46

What is the name of the first Christian church built in England?

Accepted Answer

St Martin's Church, Canterbury

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Saint Paul's Cathedral

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York Minster

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Canterbury Cathedral

Question 47

After their conversion to Christianity, the Anglo-Saxons wrote down their laws in a document called:

Accepted Answer

The Laws of Ine

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The Beowulf Manuscript

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The Domesday Book

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The Magna Carta

Question 48

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

Accepted Answer

King Ethelbert of Kent

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King Oswald of Northumbria

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King Edwin of Deira

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King Penda of Mercia

Question 49

Who was the missionary sent by Pope Gregory I to convert the Anglo-Saxons?

Accepted Answer

Augustine of Canterbury

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Patrick of Ireland

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Columba of Iona

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Aidan of Lindisfarne

Question 50

Which important event marked the beginning of the official conversion of England to Christianity?

Accepted Answer

The baptism of King Ethelbert

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The Synod of Whitby

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The Battle of Hastings

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The Norman Conquest

Question 51

Which of the following was a key belief of Christianity that influenced Anglo-Saxon society?

Accepted Answer

The importance of charity and compassion

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The existence of multiple gods

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The worship of nature spirits

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The practice of human sacrifice

Question 52

What was a key role of monasteries in the conversion to Christianity?

Accepted Answer

Serving as centers of learning and religious practice.

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Being used to train soldiers

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Providing shelter for the poor

Question 53

How did the conversion to Christianity contribute to the development of literacy in England?

Accepted Answer

It led to the establishment of schools and the writing of religious texts.

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It banned the use of written language.

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It had no impact on literacy levels.

Question 54

Which of the following is a lasting legacy of the conversion to Christianity in England?

Accepted Answer

The establishment of the Church of England

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The extinction of the Anglo-Saxon language

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The decline of festivals

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The end of the Anglo-Saxon calendar