Anglo - Saxon Society
Which large island did the Anglo-Saxons settle in?
Britain
What were Anglo-Saxon houses mainly made of?
Wood
What was the most common job for Anglo-Saxon people?
Farming
Who came to Britain first: the Romans or the Anglo-Saxons?
The Romans
All Anglo-Saxon houses were made of stone.
False – most were made of wood and thatch
What sea did the Anglo-Saxons cross to reach England?
The North Sea
What covered the roofs of their houses?
Straw or thatch
Who made tools, knives, and weapons from metal?
A blacksmith.
Which group built stone roads across Britain — the Romans or the Anglo-Saxons?
The Romans
Slaves were called thralls in Anglo-Saxon society
True
Name one of the original Anglo-Saxon tribes.
Angles, Saxons and Jutes
What was the large hall called?
a Thane´s hall
Who baked bread for the village using an oven or hearth?
A baker
Which group lived in wooden houses with thatched roofs?
The Anglo-Saxons
The Anglo-Saxons spoke Latin as their first language.
False – they spoke Old English
Name one Anglo-Saxon kingdom in the south of England.
Wessex, Sussex, Kent, Essex
What was used to heat the inside of the house?
A fire pit in the middle of the room
What everyday job did most Anglo-Saxon women do at home?
Cooking and caring for the household.
Who built towns with bathhouses and large public buildings?
The Romans
The Anglo-Saxons had no laws or rules.
False – they had kings, thanes, and laws discussed at meetings.
What was the name of the powerful northern Anglo-Saxon kingdom?
Northumbria
Why did Anglo-Saxon houses have small windows?
To keep heat in and because glass was rare.
What job did many Anglo-Saxon slaves (thralls) often do?
Hard labour such as working on farms, grinding grain, or carrying water.
While Romans built stone villas, what did wealthy Anglo-Saxons build for their households and gatherings?
Large wooden halls (mead halls)
The Anglo-Saxons immediately abandoned all Roman roads after settling in Britain.
False – they often used and maintained Roman roads