Anglo-Saxons: History, Culture, and Legacy for Year 5 Students

Question 1

Who were the Anglo-Saxons?

Accepted Answer

Germanic tribes who invaded Britain

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Viking raiders who attacked Britain

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Roman soldiers who occupied Britain

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Celtic warriors who resisted the Anglo-Saxons

Question 2

When did the Anglo-Saxons invade Britain?

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In the 5th century AD

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In the 4th century AD

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In the 6th century AD

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In the 7th century AD

Question 3

What religion did the Anglo-Saxons bring to Britain?

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Christianity

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Islam

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Hinduism

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Buddhism

Question 4

Which of the following was a key feature of Anglo-Saxon society?

Accepted Answer

Strong family bonds and community ties

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Advanced technology and scientific knowledge

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Democratic government and equal rights

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Large cities and urban centers

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Beowulf

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The Canterbury Tales

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The Odyssey

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The Iliad

Question 6

Which of the following is a famous Anglo-Saxon artifact?

Accepted Answer

The Sutton Hoo helmet

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The Rosetta Stone

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The Bayeux Tapestry

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The Dead Sea Scrolls

Question 7

Which tribe was the first of the Anglo-Saxons to invade Britain?

Accepted Answer

Jutes

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Angles

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Saxons

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Celts

Question 8

Which social class was at the top of Anglo-Saxon society?

Accepted Answer

Nobles

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Merchants

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Farmers

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Serfs

Question 9

Which of these weapons was most commonly used by the Anglo-Saxons?

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Spear

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Sword

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Bow and arrow

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Axe

Question 10

Which of the following WAS NOT a common Anglo-Saxon custom?

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Jousting

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Storytelling

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Drinking ale

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Crafting

Question 11

Which Anglo-Saxon king converted to Christianity in the 7th century AD?

Accepted Answer

Æthelberht

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Athelstan

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Alfred the Great

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Harold Godwinson

Question 12

What title did the Anglo-Saxons give to their rulers?

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Kings

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Emperors

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Chiefs

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Lords

Question 13

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

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Paganism

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Islam

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Buddhism

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Hinduism

Question 14

Which of these was NOT a kingdom set up by the Anglo-Saxons?

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Scotland

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Wessex

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Northumbria

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Mercia

Question 15

Who were the fierce raiders that posed a threat to Anglo-Saxon England during the 8th and 9th centuries?

Accepted Answer

Vikings

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Romans

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Celts

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Normans

Question 16

Who was the Anglo-Saxon king who managed to bring all of England together under his rule?

Accepted Answer

Athelstan

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Alfred the Great

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Canute

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William the Conqueror

Question 17

Which of these inventions is credited to the Anglo-Saxons?

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The plough

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The compass

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The telescope

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The printing press

Question 18

Who was the most important person in Anglo-Saxon society and made the rules?

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King

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Earls

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Thegns

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Slaves

Question 19

Who converted the Anglo-Saxons to Christianity?

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Saint Augustine

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King Alfred

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Saint Patrick

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Pope Gregory

Question 20

Who was known as the 'Father of the English'?

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Egbert

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Aethelred the Unready

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King Canute

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Harold Godwinson

Question 21

What was the main occupation of the Anglo-Saxons?

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Agriculture

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Trade

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Fishing

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Manufacturing

Question 22

What is NOT a type of Anglo-Saxon settlement?

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Castles

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Villages

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Towns

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Manors

Question 23

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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Norman French

Question 24

What is the central theme of the Anglo-Saxon epic poem 'Beowulf'?

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War and heroism

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Love and romance

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Religion and faith

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Magic and adventure

Question 25

Which kingdom is NOT part of the major Anglo-Saxon kingdoms?

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Sussex

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Wessex

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Northumbria

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Mercia

Question 26

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

Accepted Answer

King Ethelbert

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King Alfred the Great

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King Canute

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King Harold Godwinson

Question 27

Which Anglo-Saxon epic poem tells the tale of the warrior Beowulf?

Accepted Answer

Beowulf

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Canterbury Tales

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The Iliad

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The Odyssey

Question 28

What was the Anglo-Saxon legal system known as?

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The Dooms

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The Justinian Code

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The Ten Commandments

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The Code of Hammurabi

Question 29

Who was the Anglo-Saxon king defeated by the Normans at the Battle of Hastings in 1066?

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King Harold II

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King William I

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King Edward the Confessor

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King Canute

Question 30

Which of these was a common practice among the Anglo-Saxons?

Accepted Answer

Drinking mead

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Wearing togas

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Using chopsticks

Question 31

What was a major advantage of the Anglo-Saxon army?

Accepted Answer

They were good at defending their land and attacking their enemies.

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They used a lot of horses in battle.

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They had a strong leader who made all the decisions.

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They had machines that could break down castle walls.

Question 32

In Anglo-Saxon society, which of these was NOT a typical role for women?

Accepted Answer

Fighting

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Farming

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Weaving

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Raising children

Question 33

What event brought Anglo-Saxon rule in England to an end?

Accepted Answer

Battle of Hastings

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Battle of Athelney

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Battle of Stamford Bridge

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Battle of Maldon

Question 34

Who were the Anglo-Saxons?

Accepted Answer

Germanic tribes who settled in Britain from the 5th century AD

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The original inhabitants of Britain before the Roman invasion

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The Celtic people who lived in Britain before the Anglo-Saxons

Question 35

Which of the following was a central aspect of Anglo-Saxon culture?

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A strong emphasis on kinship and loyalty

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A highly advanced system of writing and mathematics

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A lack of social hierarchy and class distinctions

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A great passion for art and music

Question 36

What was the Anglo-Saxon council of advisors to the king called?

Accepted Answer

The Witan

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The House of Lords

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The Parliament

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The Senate

Question 37

Which Anglo-Saxon king is known for converting to Christianity?

Accepted Answer

Ethelbert of Kent

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Harold Godwinson

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Alfred the Great

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Canute the Great

Question 38

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

Accepted Answer

Beowulf

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The Odyssey

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The Iliad

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The Canterbury Tales

Question 39

What was the name of the Anglo-Saxon body of laws?

Accepted Answer

The Dooms

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The Magna Carta

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The Code of Hammurabi

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The Justinian Code

Question 40

Which of the following is a major legacy of the Anglo-Saxons?

Accepted Answer

The English language

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The Roman alphabet

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The metric system

Question 41

Which of these was a powerful Anglo-Saxon kingdom?

Accepted Answer

Mercia

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Iberia

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Germania

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Gaul

Question 42

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

Accepted Answer

Aethelberht of Kent

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King Harold Godwinson

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King Canute

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King Uther Pendragon

Question 43

Which of the following was a key characteristic of Anglo-Saxon society?

Accepted Answer

Strong family bonds

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Advanced machinery

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Representative government

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Widespread literacy

Question 44

Which Anglo-Saxon king was known for his wisdom and legal reforms?

Accepted Answer

Alfred the Great

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Aethelred the Unready

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Edgar the Peaceful

Question 45

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

Accepted Answer

Wooden huts

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Fortified castles

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High-rise apartments

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Stone mansions