invaders & influences
Anglo-Saxons
Sweep Ashore
Life In Hall
Gods & Beliefs
Bards, books & beowulf
200

Who invaded Britain and later became known as the “Great Administrators”?

Who are the Romans?

200

Around what century did the Angles, Saxons, and Jutes cross the North Sea?

The fifth century

200

What building served as a warm gathering place for Anglo-Saxons?

Where is the Chieftain's hall?

200

What Anglo-Saxon God was associated with thunder and lightning?

Who is Thunor?

200

What famous Anglo-Saxon epic was preserved by monks?

What is Beowulf?

400

Which three Germanic groups became known as the Anglo-Saxons?

Who are the Angles, Saxons, and Jutes?

400

Where were the Celts eventually pushed after the Anglo-Saxons invaded?

Where are the Western and Northern Regions of Britain?

400

What did the Anglo-Saxon leaders give followers for their loyalty and service?

What are Gifts?

400

What was the Anglo-Saxon name for Odin?

Who is Woden?

400

What were monasteries important centers of during Anglo-Saxon times?

what is learning and Christianity?

800

Where did the Angles and Saxons come from?

Where is Germany?

800

What group did the Anglo-Saxons drive out of much of Britain?

Who are the Britons?

800

What were Anglo-Saxon storytellers called?

What are Bards or Scops?

800

What Anglo-Saxon god was the equivalent of Thor?

Who is Thunor?

800

where were many Anglo-Saxon literary works preserved?

What are Christian Monasteries?

1000

what language became dominant after the Anglo-Saxons settled in Britain?

What is Old English?

1000

What new name did the land eventually receive from the Anglo-Saxons?

England

1000

What instrument did Anglo-Saxon poets play while telling stories?

What is a Harp?

1000

What virtues did Anglo-Saxon religion emphasize?

What is bravery, loyalty, generosity, and friendship?

1000

What did the Anglo-Saxon bards help preserve through their poetry?

The fame and heroic deeds of their people.

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